US Bridges

S-28-97 over Beaverdam Creek

Fair

Kershaw County, South Carolina · 3 MI NW of Lugoff · Structure no. 000000000002568

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
126 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-28-97 over Beaverdam Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-28-97 over Beaverdam Creek in Kershaw County, South Carolina. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 6 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2043. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesS-28-97
CrossesBeaverdam Creek
Location3 MI NW of Lugoff
RouteState Highway 97
CountyKershaw County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.24317, -80.73977
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.6 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans9
Design loadH 10
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2023)
Projected traffic320 by 2043
Trucks5%
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 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-28-97 over Beaverdam Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-28-97 over Beaverdam Creek 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-28-97 over Beaverdam Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-28-97 over Beaverdam Creek?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns S-28-97 over Beaverdam Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.