US Bridges

S-28-700 over Horsepen Creek

Good

Kershaw County, South Carolina · 2 MI NE of Elgin · Structure no. 000000000007383

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,150
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-28-700 over Horsepen Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S-28-700 over Horsepen Creek in Kershaw County, South Carolina. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,472 by 2043. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesS-28-700
CrossesHorsepen Creek
Location2 MI NE of Elgin
RouteState Highway 700
CountyKershaw County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.19414, -80.76033
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,150 (2023)
Projected traffic1,472 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-28-700 over Horsepen Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-28-700 over Horsepen 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-28-700 over Horsepen Creek carry?

About 1,150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-28-700 over Horsepen Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns S-28-700 over Horsepen Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.