US 521 over Big Pine Tree Creek
GoodKershaw County, South Carolina · 1MI S of Camden · Structure no. 000000000010254
- Built
- 2022
- 3 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 240 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 521 over Big Pine Tree Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 521 over Big Pine Tree Creek in Kershaw County, South Carolina. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 16,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,740 by 2043. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 521 over Big Pine Tree Creek built?
It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 521 over Big Pine Tree Creek 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does US 521 over Big Pine Tree Creek carry?
About 16,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is US 521 over Big Pine Tree Creek?
The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.
Who owns US 521 over Big Pine Tree Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.