US Bridges

S-28-37 over Sawneys Creek

Good

Kershaw County, South Carolina · 8 MI NW of Camden · Structure no. 000000000002567

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
300 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-28-37 over Sawneys Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-28-37 over Sawneys Creek in Kershaw County, South Carolina. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,752 by 2043. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesS-28-37
CrossesSawneys Creek
Location8 MI NW of Camden
RouteState Highway 37
Coordinates34.32559, -80.72367
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2023)
Projected traffic1,752 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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-28-37 over Sawneys Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-28-37 over Sawneys 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does S-28-37 over Sawneys Creek carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is S-28-37 over Sawneys Creek?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns S-28-37 over Sawneys Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.