US Bridges

S-28-129 over Bell Branch

Fair

Kershaw County, South Carolina · 5 MI W of Lugoff · Structure no. 000000000002382

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
57 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
425
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-28-129 over Bell Branch is a concrete slab carrying S-28-129 over Bell Branch in Kershaw County, South Carolina. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 5 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 425 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 544 by 2043. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesS-28-129
CrossesBell Branch
Location5 MI W of Lugoff
RouteState Highway 129
CountyKershaw County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.23585, -80.77539
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.3 US tons
Inventory rating20.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 10
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic425 (2023)
Projected traffic544 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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-28-129 over Bell Branch built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-28-129 over Bell Branch 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does S-28-129 over Bell Branch carry?

About 425 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-28-129 over Bell Branch?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns S-28-129 over Bell Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.