US Bridges

S-28-15 over Little Pine Tree Creek

Good

Kershaw County, South Carolina · Town of Camden · Structure no. 000000000007132

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-28-15 over Little Pine Tree Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-28-15 over Little Pine Tree Creek in Kershaw County, South Carolina. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,640 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS-28-15
CrossesLittle Pine Tree Creek
LocationTown of Camden
RouteState Highway 15
Coordinates34.25414, -80.59247
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2023)
Projected traffic5,640 by 2043
Trucks2%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$72,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-28-15 over Little Pine Tree Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-28-15 over Little Pine Tree 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does S-28-15 over Little Pine Tree Creek carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is S-28-15 over Little Pine Tree Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns S-28-15 over Little Pine Tree Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.