US Bridges

Sc 28 (was Byp) over Generostee Creek

Good

Anderson County, South Carolina · 1.6MI SW of Anderson · Structure no. 000000000002643

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
280 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
26,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 28 (was Byp) over Generostee Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sc 28 (was Byp) over Generostee 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 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 26,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,240 by 2043. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 140 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSc 28 (was Byp)
CrossesGenerostee Creek
Location1.6MI SW of Anderson
RouteState Highway 28
CountyAnderson County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.48741, -82.67245
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width140 ft (42.7 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,000 (2023)
Projected traffic32,240 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 (was Byp) over Generostee Creek built?

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

What condition is Sc 28 (was Byp) over Generostee Creek 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Sc 28 (was Byp) over Generostee Creek carry?

About 26,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Sc 28 (was Byp) over Generostee Creek?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 140 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 28 (was Byp) over Generostee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.