US Bridges

Sc 28 Bus over 18-MILE Creek-Pendleton

Fair

Anderson County, South Carolina · 1.2MI NW of Pendleton · Structure no. 000000000000761

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
180 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 28 Bus over 18-MILE Creek-Pendleton is a concrete tee beam carrying Sc 28 Bus over 18-MILE Creek-Pendleton in Anderson County, South Carolina. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 7,700 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,470 by 2043. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 26 ft wide.

CarriesSc 28 Bus
Crosses18-MILE Creek-Pendleton
Location1.2MI NW of Pendleton
RouteState Highway 28
Coordinates34.66427, -82.79614
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,700 (2023)
Projected traffic8,470 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$563,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 28 Bus over 18-MILE Creek-Pendleton built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 28 Bus over 18-MILE Creek-Pendleton 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 28 Bus over 18-MILE Creek-Pendleton carry?

About 7,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sc 28 Bus over 18-MILE Creek-Pendleton?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 28 Bus over 18-MILE Creek-Pendleton?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.