S-28-47 over Spears Creek
GoodKershaw County, South Carolina · 10 MI SW of Camden · Structure no. 000000000004571
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,050
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-28-47 over Spears Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-28-47 over Spears Creek in Kershaw County, South Carolina. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 1,050 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,533 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-28-47 over Spears Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-28-47 over Spears 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does S-28-47 over Spears Creek carry?
About 1,050 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is S-28-47 over Spears Creek?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns S-28-47 over Spears Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.