US Bridges

Sc 527 over Canal

Fair

Lee County, South Carolina · 5MI SW of Lynchburg · Structure no. 000000000001090

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 527 over Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Sc 527 over Canal in Lee County, South Carolina. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,067 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSc 527
CrossesCanal
Location5MI SW of Lynchburg
RouteState Highway 527
CountyLee County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.01615, -80.17499
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2023)
Projected traffic2,067 by 2043
Trucks38%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$59,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 527 over Canal built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 527 over Canal 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 527 over Canal carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.

How long is Sc 527 over Canal?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 527 over Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.