US Bridges

S-28-696 over White Oak Creek

Fair

Kershaw County, South Carolina · 13 MI NW of Camden · Structure no. 000000000006131

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
90 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-28-696 over White Oak Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-28-696 over White Oak Creek in Kershaw County, South Carolina. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 32 by 2043. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesS-28-696
CrossesWhite Oak Creek
Location13 MI NW of Camden
RouteState Highway 696
CountyKershaw County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.41681, -80.71749
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2023)
Projected traffic32 by 2043
Trucks0%
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-28-696 over White Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-28-696 over White Oak 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does S-28-696 over White Oak Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is S-28-696 over White Oak Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns S-28-696 over White Oak Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.