US Bridges

S-28-303 over Sawneys Creek #1

Good

Kershaw County, South Carolina · 10 MI N of Elgin · Structure no. 000000000002764

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
190 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-28-303 over Sawneys Creek #1 is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-28-303 over Sawneys Creek #1 in Kershaw County, South Carolina. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 512 by 2043. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesS-28-303
CrossesSawneys Creek #1
Location10 MI N of Elgin
RouteState Highway 303
Coordinates34.3106, -80.79298
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2023)
Projected traffic512 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-28-303 over Sawneys Creek #1 built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-28-303 over Sawneys Creek #1 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-28-303 over Sawneys Creek #1 carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-28-303 over Sawneys Creek #1?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns S-28-303 over Sawneys Creek #1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.