US Bridges

Sc 28 (was Byp) over Hembree Creek

Good

Anderson County, South Carolina · 4.6MI NW of Anderson · Structure no. 000000000004250

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
23,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 28 (was Byp) over Hembree Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sc 28 (was Byp) over Hembree Creek in Anderson County, South Carolina. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 61 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 23,300 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,892 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 150 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSc 28 (was Byp)
CrossesHembree Creek
Location4.6MI NW of Anderson
RouteState Highway 28
CountyAnderson County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.55846, -82.69036
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating104.6 US tons
Inventory rating80.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width150 ft (45.7 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,300 (2023)
Projected traffic28,892 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure6
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$134,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 28 (was Byp) over Hembree Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Sc 28 (was Byp) over Hembree 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 2024.

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

About 23,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

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

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 150 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.