US Bridges

US 521 SB over Sc 41 Bus

Good

Georgetown County, South Carolina · Andrews · Structure no. 000000000010035

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
132 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 521 SB over Sc 41 Bus is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 521 SB over Sc 41 Bus in Georgetown County, South Carolina. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,436 by 2043. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS 521 SB
CrossesSc 41 Bus
LocationAndrews
RouteU.S. Route 521
Coordinates33.43279, -79.56908
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.2 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2023)
Projected traffic2,436 by 2043
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 521 SB over Sc 41 Bus built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 521 SB over Sc 41 Bus 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US 521 SB over Sc 41 Bus carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is US 521 SB over Sc 41 Bus?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns US 521 SB over Sc 41 Bus?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.