US 52 over Jefferies Creek
PoorFlorence County, South Carolina · City of Florence · Structure no. 000000000000858
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 1962
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 132 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 24,100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 52 over Jefferies Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 52 over Jefferies Creek in Florence County, South Carolina. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1962, so it is 87 years old, older than the South Carolina average of 48 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 24,100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,449 by 2043. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 52 over Jefferies Creek built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.
What condition is US 52 over Jefferies Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does US 52 over Jefferies Creek carry?
About 24,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is US 52 over Jefferies Creek?
The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.
Who owns US 52 over Jefferies Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.