US Bridges

S-28-5 over Sawneys Creek

Good

Kershaw County, South Carolina · 10 MI N Elgin · Structure no. 000000000002999

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
232 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-28-5 over Sawneys Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-28-5 over Sawneys Creek in Kershaw County, South Carolina. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,752 by 2043. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS-28-5
CrossesSawneys Creek
Location10 MI N Elgin
RouteState Highway 5
Coordinates34.31857, -80.76649
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.
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 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 rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length232 ft (70.7 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 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
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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-28-5 over Sawneys Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-28-5 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-28-5 over Sawneys Creek carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is S-28-5 over Sawneys Creek?

The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns S-28-5 over Sawneys Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.