US Bridges

Sc 28 over First Creek

Fair

Anderson County, South Carolina · 12.0MI SE of Anderson · Structure no. 000000000002642

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 28 over First Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sc 28 over First Creek in Anderson County, South Carolina. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,406 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 78 ft wide.

CarriesSc 28
CrossesFirst Creek
Location12.0MI SE of Anderson
RouteState Highway 28
Coordinates34.34032, -82.55251
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 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
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 First Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 28 over First 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Sc 28 over First Creek carry?

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

How long is Sc 28 over First Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 28 over First Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.