South Carolina Highway 5

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South Carolina Highway 5

Route information
Maintained by SCDOT
Length51.719 mi[1][2][3] (83.234 km)
Existed1922–present
Major junctions
South end US 521 near Van Wyck
Major intersections
North end I-85 / SC 198 in Blacksburg
Location
CountryUnited States
StateSouth Carolina
CountiesLancaster, York, Cherokee
Highway system
← SC 4→ SC 6

South Carolina Highway 5 (SC 5) is a 51.719-mile (83.234 km) primary state highway in the U.S. state of South Carolina. The highway, signed as north–south, travels in a northwest–southeast direction connecting the cities of Rock Hill, York and Blacksburg.

Route description

SC 5 left exit towards Catawba and Rock Hill, from US 521 near Van Wyck
North end of SC 5 in Blacksburg

SC 5 begins with a semi-interchange with US 521 near Van Wyck. Going northwesterly nearly its entire route, it crosses the Catawba River entering York County. In Lesslie, it joins U.S. Route 21 (US 21), crossing over Interstate 77 (I-77) before splitting in Rock Hill. Going southwesterly around the downtown area, it overlaps SC 121 (Albright Highway); then going northwesterly again in, overlapping with SC 901 (Heckle Boulevard). SC 5 exits out of Rock Hill solo again towards York; where there, it joins SC 161 and bypasses northeasterly around the city. Continuing on its northwesterly direction, it reaches its final destination of Blacksburg, where it connects with US 29 before ending at I-85 (exit 102) and SC 198.[4]

Speeds along the highway does not exceed 55 mph (89 km/h), in both urban and rural areas. The highway provides a direct route from both US 521 and I-85 to both York and Rock Hill.

History

Established as an original state highway, SC 5 originally traveled from SC 9 in Fort Lawn, through Rock Hill and York, to SC 8 in Blacksburg. In 1929 or 1930, SC 5 was extended south along new primary routing to SC 22 in Great Falls. In 1938, SC 5 was extended on both directions, connecting north to SC 18 and south to US 21 in Ridgeway.

In 1939, SC 5 reached its longest length with its last extension south along US 21 through Columbia. Then continuing south, replacing parts of SC 3, SC 6 and SC 33, through Swansea, Denmark, Olar, and Fairfax, ending at US 17 in Hardeeville. It total length reached 243 miles (391 km).

In 1950, SC 5 was truncated at US 21/SC 322 in Rock Hill; its old alignment between Rock Hill and Columbia becoming solely US 21 and from Columbia to Hardeeville becoming US 321. In 1951 or 1952, its alignment between York and Kings Creek was rerouted replacing SC 324 and part of SC 55; its old alignment becoming SC 91, SC 211 and SC 907. In 1959, SC 5 was realigned onto a more direct routing between Rock Hill and York; its old alignment became part of SC 161 and SC 274. Between 1960 and 1962, SC 5 was extended to its current southern terminus with US 521 near Van Wyck. Between 1965 and 1967, US 21/SC 5 was given a freeway bypass around Lesslie, its old alignment becoming secondary road Lesslie Highway (S-46-6).[5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12]

In 1986, SC 5 was rerouted on bypass northwest around York, its old alignment through downtown becoming SC 5 Business. Around 2006–2009, SC 5 rerouted to its current northern terminus with I-85/SC 198 in Blacksburg; its old alignment was downgraded to secondary roads. In 2013, SC 5 was rerouted southwest around Rock Hill, along Albright Road and Heckle Boulevard; its old alignment downgraded to city roads with only its northern section of Main Street, between Cherry Road and Heckle Boulevard, converting into a connector.[13]

Major intersections

CountyLocationmi[1][2][3]kmDestinationsNotes
Lancaster​0.0000.000 US 521 (Charlotte Highway) – Lancaster, CharlotteSouthern terminus; to Andrew Jackson State Park
Van Wyck2.7104.361
 SC 75 east (Rebound Road) – Van Wyck		Western terminus of SC 75
YorkLesslie8.11913.066
 US 21 south (Anderson Road) – Columbia		Southern end of US 21 concurrency
Rock Hill10.730–
11.115		17.268–
17.888		Springfield Road – LesslieInterchange; exit ramps not clearly marked
11.69218.816 I-77 – Columbia, CharlotteI-77 exit 77
13.37421.523

 US 21 north / SC 121 north (Anderson Road) – Fort Mill		Northern end of US 21 concurrency; southern end of SC 121 concurrency
15.83925.490
 SC 121 south (Albright Road) – Chester		Northern end of SC 121 concurrency
16.01925.780
 SC 72 (Saluda Street) / SC 901 south – Chester, Edgemoor		Southern end of SC 901 concurrency
18.66930.045 SC 322 (Cherry Road / McConnells Highway) – McConnellsSouthern end of SC 322 concurrency
19.25930.994


 SC 901 north (Heckle Boulevard) / SC 5 Conn. south (Main Street) – Newport		Northern end of SC 901 concurrency; northern terminus of SC 5 Conn.
York28.40945.720



 SC 161 / SC 5 Bus. north / SC 161 Bus. north (Old York Road) – Rock Hill, York		Southern end of SC 161 concurrency; southern terminus of SC 5 Bus. and SC 161 Bus.
30.43948.987 SC 49 (Charlotte Highway) – York, Lake Wylie, Charlotte
32.636–
32.649		52.523–
52.543


 US 321 / SC 161 north / SC 161 Bus. south (Filbert Highway) – Clover, York		Northern end of SC 161 concurrency; northern terminus of SC 161 Bus.
​33.53953.976

 SC 5 Bus. south (Black Highway) – York		Northern terminus of SC 5 Bus.
Cherokee​43.58970.150
 SC 55 east (Clover Highway) – Clover		Western terminus of SC 55
Kings Creek44.78972.081
 SC 97 south – Hickory Grove		Northern terminus of SC 97
Blacksburg50.53981.335 US 29 (Cherokee Street) – Gastonia, Blacksburg
51.632–
51.719		83.094–
83.234
 I-85 / SC 198 east (Mountain Street) – Charlotte, Spartanburg, Earl		Northern terminus of SC 5; western terminus of SC 198; I-85 exit 102
1.000 mi = 1.609 km; 1.000 km = 0.621 mi

Special routes

Hardeeville alternate route

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South Carolina Highway 5 Alternate

LocationHardeeville, South Carolina
Existed1939–1947

South Carolina Highway 5 Alternate (SC 5 Alt.) was an alternate route of SC 5 when the mainline existed in Hardeeville. It traveled between SC 5 (now US 321) and US 17/SC 46. It was established in 1939 and became part of SC 46 in 1947.

Rock Hill truck route

Truck plate South Carolina.svg

South Carolina Highway 5 Truck

LocationRock Hill, South Carolina
Length5.1 mi[14] (8.2 km)
ExistedN/A–2013

South Carolina Highway 5 Truck (SC 5 Truck) was a truck route that once provided an alternate route for truck drivers to bypass downtown Rock Hill, via SC 72 (Albright Road) and SC 901 (Heckle Boulevard). In 2013, mainline SC 5 was rerouted from downtown Rock Hill and onto the truck route, thus eliminating it.

Rock Hill connector

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South Carolina Highway 5 Connector

LocationRock Hill, South Carolina
Length1.040 mi[15] (1.674 km)
Existed2013–present

South Carolina Highway 5 Connector (SC 5 Conn.) was established in 2013 when mainline SC 5 was rerouted west around downtown Rock Hill, via Heckle Boulevard; the connector route follows its old alignment on Main Street between SC 322 (Cherry Road) and SC 5/SC 901 (Heckle Boulevard).[13] It is known as West Main Street, Veterans Memorial Highway, and Juanita Goggins Highway for its entire length.

It begins at an intersection with SC 322 (South Cherry Road) in the northwestern part of Rock Hill, which is in the east-central part of York County. It travels to the northwest and then curves to the west-northwest. A short distance later, it meets its northern terminus, an intersection with SC 5/SC 901.

The entire route is in Rock Hill, York County.

mi[15]kmDestinationsNotes
0.0000.000 SC 322 (South Cherry Road) / West Main Street east – Downtown Rock Hill, Cherry Park, Glencairn GardenSouthern terminus; roadway continues as West Main Street.
1.0401.674

 SC 5 south / SC 901 south (Heckle Boulevard) – Clinton College

 SC 5 north (West Main Street west) – York

 SC 901 north (Heckle Boulevard) – Aquatics Center		Northern terminus; SC 5 north takes on the West Main Street name.
1.000 mi = 1.609 km; 1.000 km = 0.621 mi

York business loop

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South Carolina Highway 5 Business

LocationYork, South Carolina
Length4.290 mi[16] (6.904 km)
Existed1986–present

South Carolina Highway 5 Business (SC 5 Bus.) follows the old route of SC 5 through downtown York, via Liberty Street. The highway begins on SC 5 just 1.5 miles (2.4 km) away northwest from downtown York. It connects with US 321/SC 161 and US 321 Business. After traveling through the downtown area, it links to the northern terminus of SC 324 before eventually rejoining mainline SC 5 southeast of York.

References

  1. ^ a b "Highway Logmile Report". South Carolina Department of Transportation. Retrieved November 28, 2020.
  2. ^ a b "Highway Logmile Report". South Carolina Department of Transportation. Retrieved November 28, 2020.
  3. ^ a b "Highway Logmile Report". South Carolina Department of Transportation. Retrieved November 28, 2020.
  4. ^ Google (December 24, 2013). "South Carolina Highway 5" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved December 24, 2013.
  5. ^ General Highway Map, Jasper County, South Carolina (PDF) (Map). Cartography by SCDOT. South Carolina Department of Transportation. 1940. Retrieved December 24, 2013.
  6. ^ General Highway Map, Hampton County, South Carolina (PDF) (Map). Cartography by SCDOT. South Carolina Department of Transportation. 1940. Retrieved December 24, 2013.
  7. ^ General Highway Map, Allendale County, South Carolina (PDF) (Map). Cartography by SCDOT. South Carolina Department of Transportation. 1951. Retrieved December 24, 2013.
  8. ^ General Highway Map, Lexington County, South Carolina (PDF) (Map). Cartography by SCDOT. South Carolina Department of Transportation. 1942. Retrieved December 24, 2013.
  9. ^ General Highway Map, Richland County, South Carolina (PDF) (Map). Cartography by SCDOT. South Carolina Department of Transportation. 1948. Retrieved December 24, 2013.
  10. ^ General Highway Map, Chester County, South Carolina (PDF) (Map). Cartography by SCDOT. South Carolina Department of Transportation. 1942. Retrieved December 24, 2013.
  11. ^ General Highway Map, York County, South Carolina (PDF) (Map). Cartography by SCDOT. South Carolina Department of Transportation. 1943. Retrieved December 24, 2013.
  12. ^ General Highway Map, Cherokee County, South Carolina (PDF) (Map). Cartography by SCDOT. South Carolina Department of Transportation. 1940. Retrieved December 24, 2013.
  13. ^ a b Rock Hill Urban Area, York County (PDF) (Map). South Carolina Department of Transportation. October 2013. Retrieved December 24, 2013.
  14. ^ Google (December 25, 2013). "Overview map of SC 5 Truck (Rock Hill)" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved December 25, 2013.
  15. ^ a b "Highway Logmile Report". South Carolina Department of Transportation. Retrieved November 17, 2020.
  16. ^ "Highway Logmile Report". South Carolina Department of Transportation. Retrieved November 17, 2020.

External links

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