US 521 over Turkey Creek
FairSumter County, South Carolina · 2 MI S of Sumter · Structure no. 000000000008497
- Built
- 2007
- 18 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 100 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,400
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 521 over Turkey Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 521 over Turkey Creek in Sumter County, South Carolina. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 10,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,176 by 2043. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 521 over Turkey Creek built?
It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 521 over Turkey Creek 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does US 521 over Turkey Creek carry?
About 10,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is US 521 over Turkey Creek?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.
Who owns US 521 over Turkey Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.