US 521 SB over Little Rafting Creek
GoodSumter County, South Carolina · 10.0 MI NW Sumter · Structure no. 000000000008107
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,650
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 521 SB over Little Rafting Creek is a concrete slab carrying US 521 SB over Little Rafting Creek 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 4,650 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,649 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 521 SB over Little Rafting Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 521 SB over Little Rafting 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does US 521 SB over Little Rafting Creek carry?
About 4,650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is US 521 SB over Little Rafting Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 521 SB over Little Rafting Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.