US Bridges

S-28-19 over Timber Creek

Good

Kershaw County, South Carolina · 10 MI E of Camden · Structure no. 000000000001727

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-28-19 over Timber Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S-28-19 over Timber Creek in Kershaw County, South Carolina. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 75 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,460 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesS-28-19
CrossesTimber Creek
Location10 MI E of Camden
RouteState Highway 19
Coordinates34.27488, -80.43923
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2023)
Projected traffic1,460 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
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 S-28-19 over Timber Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is S-28-19 over Timber 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does S-28-19 over Timber Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is S-28-19 over Timber Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns S-28-19 over Timber Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.