US Bridges

Sc 28 over Little River

Fair

Abbeville County, South Carolina · 6.7 MI N W of Abbeville · Structure no. 000000000000472

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Other
Concrete
Length
300 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 28 over Little River is a concrete other carrying Sc 28 over Little River in Abbeville County, South Carolina. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 94 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,770 by 2043. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesSc 28
CrossesLittle River
Location6.7 MI N W of Abbeville
RouteState Highway 28
CountyAbbeville County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.24126, -82.4692
Functional classRural 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 15
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2023)
Projected traffic4,770 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 28 over Little River built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is Sc 28 over Little 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Sc 28 over Little River carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Sc 28 over Little River?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 28 over Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.