US Bridges

Sc 28 over Beaver Creek

Fair

Anderson County, South Carolina · 9.0MI SE of Anderson · Structure no. 000000000002114

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
110 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 28 over Beaver Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Sc 28 over Beaver Creek in Anderson County, South Carolina. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 70 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 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,406 by 2043. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSc 28
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location9.0MI SE of Anderson
RouteState Highway 28
CountyAnderson County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.37989, -82.58573
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.6 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 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
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$693,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 28 over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is Sc 28 over Beaver 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Sc 28 over Beaver Creek carry?

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

How long is Sc 28 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 28 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.