US Bridges

US 521 over Hannahs Creek

Good

Lancaster County, South Carolina · 1.5 MI E of Lancaster · Structure no. 000000000004580

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
27,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 521 over Hannahs Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 521 over Hannahs Creek in Lancaster County, South Carolina. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 27,400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,744 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 521
CrossesHannahs Creek
Location1.5 MI E of Lancaster
RouteU.S. Route 521
Coordinates34.72777, -80.7541
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,400 (2023)
Projected traffic42,744 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 521 over Hannahs Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 521 over Hannahs 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US 521 over Hannahs Creek carry?

About 27,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 521 over Hannahs Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 521 over Hannahs Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.