US Bridges

S-28-20 over Little Lynches River

Good

Kershaw County, South Carolina · 6MI SE Kershaw · Structure no. 000000000004834

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
280 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,350
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-28-20 over Little Lynches River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-28-20 over Little Lynches River in Kershaw County, South Carolina. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 1,350 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,971 by 2043. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesS-28-20
CrossesLittle Lynches River
Location6MI SE Kershaw
RouteState Highway 20
Coordinates34.47903, -80.50505
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 inspectionApril 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,350 (2023)
Projected traffic1,971 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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-28-20 over Little Lynches River built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-28-20 over Little Lynches River 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does S-28-20 over Little Lynches River carry?

About 1,350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is S-28-20 over Little Lynches River?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns S-28-20 over Little Lynches River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.