US Bridges

S-28-48 over 25-MILE Creek

Good

Kershaw County, South Carolina · 2 MI NW of Elgin · Structure no. 000000000006713

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-28-48 over 25-MILE Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S-28-48 over 25-MILE Creek in Kershaw County, South Carolina. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,944 by 2043. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS-28-48
Crosses25-MILE Creek
Location2 MI NW of Elgin
RouteState Highway 48
Coordinates34.17975, -80.82541
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2023)
Projected traffic2,944 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-28-48 over 25-MILE Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-28-48 over 25-MILE 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does S-28-48 over 25-MILE Creek carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-28-48 over 25-MILE Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns S-28-48 over 25-MILE Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.