S-28-15 over Lynches River
PoorPosted for loadKershaw County, South Carolina · 5 MI SE of Bethune · Structure no. 000000000003000
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 330 ft
- 11 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,650
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-28-15 over Lynches River is a concrete tee beam carrying S-28-15 over Lynches River in Kershaw County, South Carolina. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the South Carolina average of 48 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,650 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,409 by 2043. The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-28-15 over Lynches River built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-28-15 over Lynches River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does S-28-15 over Lynches River carry?
About 1,650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is S-28-15 over Lynches River?
The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns S-28-15 over Lynches River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.