US Bridges

S-17-28 over Little Reedy River

Good

Dillon County, South Carolina · 8MI NW Latta · Structure no. 000000000006083

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
225
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-17-28 over Little Reedy River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying S-17-28 over Little Reedy River in Dillon County, South Carolina. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 225 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 313 by 2043. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesS-17-28
CrossesLittle Reedy River
Location8MI NW Latta
RouteState Highway 28
Coordinates34.46833, -79.49139
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2023)
Projected traffic313 by 2043
Trucks23%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-17-28 over Little Reedy River built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-17-28 over Little Reedy River 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does S-17-28 over Little Reedy River carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is S-17-28 over Little Reedy River?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns S-17-28 over Little Reedy River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.