S-28-58 over Gum Swamp Creek
PoorKershaw County, South Carolina · 6 MI N of Camden · Structure no. 000000000006995
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 90 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,750
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-28-58 over Gum Swamp Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying S-28-58 over Gum Swamp Creek in Kershaw County, South Carolina. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger than the South Carolina average of 48 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,750 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,555 by 2043. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-28-58 over Gum Swamp Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-28-58 over Gum Swamp Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does S-28-58 over Gum Swamp Creek carry?
About 1,750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is S-28-58 over Gum Swamp Creek?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns S-28-58 over Gum Swamp Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.