US Bridges

S-28-992 over Gillies Ditch

Fair

Kershaw County, South Carolina · 5 MI SW of Camden · Structure no. 000000000005566

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-28-992 over Gillies Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying S-28-992 over Gillies Ditch in Kershaw County, South Carolina. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesS-28-992
CrossesGillies Ditch
Location5 MI SW of Camden
RouteState Highway 992
CountyKershaw County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.19328, -80.67591
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2023)
Projected traffic160 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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-28-992 over Gillies Ditch built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-28-992 over Gillies Ditch 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-28-992 over Gillies Ditch carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-28-992 over Gillies Ditch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns S-28-992 over Gillies Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.