US 521 over Sanders Creek
FairKershaw County, South Carolina · 5 MI N of Camden · Structure no. 000000000000425
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1958
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 21 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 521 over Sanders Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 521 over Sanders Creek in Kershaw County, South Carolina. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1958, so it is 95 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 9,000 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,660 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 521 over Sanders Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.
What condition is US 521 over Sanders Creek 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does US 521 over Sanders Creek carry?
About 9,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is US 521 over Sanders Creek?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US 521 over Sanders Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.