US 52 WB over Lynches River Swamp
PoorFlorence County, South Carolina · 4.0MI N of Coward · Structure no. 000000000001705
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 1976
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 90 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 52 WB over Lynches River Swamp is a concrete tee beam carrying US 52 WB over Lynches River Swamp in Florence County, South Carolina. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 75 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 7,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,528 by 2043. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 52 WB over Lynches River Swamp built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.
What condition is US 52 WB over Lynches River Swamp 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 WB over Lynches River Swamp carry?
About 7,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is US 52 WB over Lynches River Swamp?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 52 WB over Lynches River Swamp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.