Sc 28 over Savannah River
FairClinch County, Georgia · 24.0MI SE of Mccormick · Structure no. 000000007390020
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 1,883 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,600
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sc 28 over Savannah River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 28 over Savannah River in Clinch County, Georgia. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 96 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 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 4,600 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,314 by 2043. The structure is 1,883 ft (573.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sc 28 over Savannah River built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is Sc 28 over Savannah River 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 Sc 28 over Savannah River carry?
About 4,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Sc 28 over Savannah River?
The structure is 1,883 ft (573.8 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns Sc 28 over Savannah River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.