US Bridges

Sc 441 over US 521

Good

Sumter County, South Carolina · 11 MI NW Sumter · Structure no. 000000000008042

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
259 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 441 over US 521 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 441 over US 521 in Sumter County, South Carolina. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,449 by 2043. The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long and 67 ft wide.

CarriesSc 441
CrossesUS 521
Location11 MI NW Sumter
RouteState Highway 441
Coordinates34.03049, -80.46857
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.2 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length259 ft (78.9 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.5 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2023)
Projected traffic1,449 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 441 over US 521 built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 441 over US 521 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 441 over US 521 carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Sc 441 over US 521?

The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 441 over US 521?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.