US Bridges

Sc 28 over CSX Rail Road

Good

Abbeville County, South Carolina · 2 MI SW of Abbeville · Structure no. 000000000000756

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
185 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 28 over CSX Rail Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 28 over CSX Rail Road in Abbeville County, South Carolina. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,406 by 2043. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSc 28
CrossesCSX Rail Road
Location2 MI SW of Abbeville
RouteState Highway 28
CountyAbbeville County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.1651, -82.40879
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,400 (2023)
Projected traffic5,406 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 28 over CSX Rail Road built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 28 over CSX Rail Road 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Sc 28 over CSX Rail Road carry?

About 3,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Sc 28 over CSX Rail Road?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 28 over CSX Rail Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.