US 521 over Shot Pouch Branch
FairSumter County, South Carolina · 1 MI NW of Sumter · Structure no. 000000000007040
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25,200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 521 over Shot Pouch Branch is a concrete culvert carrying US 521 over Shot Pouch Branch in Sumter County, South Carolina. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger 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 25,200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,388 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Shot Pouch Branch built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 521 over Shot Pouch Branch 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 2025.
How much traffic does US 521 over Shot Pouch Branch carry?
About 25,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is US 521 over Shot Pouch Branch?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.
Who owns US 521 over Shot Pouch Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.