US Bridges

S-44-52 over Sugar Creek

Fair

Union County, South Carolina · 5.6 MI W of Union · Structure no. 000000000008047

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
425
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-44-52 over Sugar Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S-44-52 over Sugar Creek in Union 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 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 425 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 591 by 2043. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesS-44-52
CrossesSugar Creek
Location5.6 MI W of Union
RouteState Highway 52
CountyUnion County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.70456, -81.72205
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic425 (2023)
Projected traffic591 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-44-52 over Sugar Creek built?

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

What condition is S-44-52 over Sugar 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 2023.

How much traffic does S-44-52 over Sugar Creek carry?

About 425 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is S-44-52 over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns S-44-52 over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.