US Bridges

US 52 over Lynches Lake

Fair

Florence County, South Carolina · 0.5MI N of Lake City · Structure no. 000000000000283

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
275 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
15,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 52 over Lynches Lake is a concrete tee beam carrying US 52 over Lynches Lake in Florence County, South Carolina. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 97 years old, older than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 15,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,804 by 2043. The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 52
CrossesLynches Lake
Location0.5MI N of Lake City
RouteU.S. Route 52
Coordinates33.88467, -79.7576
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 15
Structure length275 ft (83.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.6 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,900 (2023)
Projected traffic24,804 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 over Lynches Lake built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is US 52 over Lynches Lake in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does US 52 over Lynches Lake carry?

About 15,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 52 over Lynches Lake?

The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns US 52 over Lynches Lake?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.