US Bridges

Sc 28 over Leslie Creek

Fair

Abbeville County, South Carolina · 3.5 MI N W of Abbeville · Structure no. 000000000000992

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1969
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 28 over Leslie Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sc 28 over Leslie Creek in Abbeville County, South Carolina. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 85 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 6 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 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,247 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesSc 28
CrossesLeslie Creek
Location3.5 MI N W of Abbeville
RouteState Highway 28
CountyAbbeville County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.21472, -82.42137
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,300 (2023)
Projected traffic5,247 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 28 over Leslie Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.

What condition is Sc 28 over Leslie Creek 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 Leslie Creek carry?

About 3,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Sc 28 over Leslie Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 28 over Leslie Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.