US Bridges

S-28-449 over Br Big Pine Tree Crk

Fair

Kershaw County, South Carolina · 6 MI E of Camden · Structure no. 000000000004345

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
475
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-28-449 over Br Big Pine Tree Crk is a concrete slab carrying S-28-449 over Br Big Pine Tree Crk in Kershaw County, South Carolina. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 475 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 608 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 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-28-449
CrossesBr Big Pine Tree Crk
Location6 MI E of Camden
RouteState Highway 449
CountyKershaw County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.2735, -80.51462
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic475 (2023)
Projected traffic608 by 2043
Trucks5%
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-28-449 over Br Big Pine Tree Crk built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-28-449 over Br Big Pine Tree Crk 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does S-28-449 over Br Big Pine Tree Crk carry?

About 475 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-28-449 over Br Big Pine Tree Crk?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns S-28-449 over Br Big Pine Tree Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.