US Bridges

US 52 over Black River

Good

Williamsburg County, South Carolina · In Kingstree · Structure no. 000000000009547

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
280 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 52 over Black River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 52 over Black River in Williamsburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 6,100 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,516 by 2043. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 52
CrossesBlack River
LocationIn Kingstree
RouteU.S. Route 52
Coordinates33.66231, -79.83638
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width83 ft (25.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,100 (2023)
Projected traffic9,516 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 52 over Black River built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 52 over Black River 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US 52 over Black River carry?

About 6,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 52 over Black River?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns US 52 over Black River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.