US Bridges

S-28-53 over Twentyfivemile Creek

Fair

Kershaw County, South Carolina · 3 MI NW of Elgin · Structure no. 000000000003346

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
120 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
2,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-28-53 over Twentyfivemile Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-28-53 over Twentyfivemile Creek in Kershaw County, South Carolina. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 5 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,066 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesS-28-53
CrossesTwentyfivemile Creek
Location3 MI NW of Elgin
RouteState Highway 53
CountyKershaw County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.18371, -80.84932
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.6 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans8
Design loadH 10
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2023)
Projected traffic3,066 by 2043
Trucks7%
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-28-53 over Twentyfivemile Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-28-53 over Twentyfivemile 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-28-53 over Twentyfivemile Creek carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is S-28-53 over Twentyfivemile Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns S-28-53 over Twentyfivemile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.