US Bridges

US 52 EB over Black Creek

Good

Darlington County, South Carolina · 3 MI S of Dovesville · Structure no. 000000000010153

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
490 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 52 EB over Black Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 52 EB over Black Creek in Darlington County, South Carolina. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2043. The structure is 490 ft (149.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesUS 52 EB
CrossesBlack Creek
Location3 MI S of Dovesville
RouteU.S. Route 52
Coordinates34.38662, -79.90365
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length490 ft (149.4 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2023)
Projected traffic735 by 2043
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 52 EB over Black Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 52 EB over Black Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does US 52 EB over Black Creek carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US 52 EB over Black Creek?

The structure is 490 ft (149.4 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 52 EB over Black Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.