US Bridges

Sc 527 over S.C.L. RR

Fair

Williamsburg County, South Carolina · Town of Kingstree · Structure no. 000000000005402

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
263 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
7,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 527 over S.C.L. RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 527 over S.C.L. RR in Williamsburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 5 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 7,700 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,857 by 2043. The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesSc 527
CrossesS.C.L. RR
LocationTown of Kingstree
RouteState Highway 527
CountyWilliamsburg County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates33.65914, -79.83054
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length263 ft (80.2 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,700 (2023)
Projected traffic10,857 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 527 over S.C.L. RR built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 527 over S.C.L. RR 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 527 over S.C.L. RR carry?

About 7,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Sc 527 over S.C.L. RR?

The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 527 over S.C.L. RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.