S-28-31 over Little Buffalo Creek
FairKershaw County, South Carolina · 11 MI NW of Bethune · Structure no. 000000000008358
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 70 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 850
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-28-31 over Little Buffalo Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S-28-31 over Little Buffalo Creek in Kershaw County, South Carolina. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 5 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,241 by 2043. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-28-31 over Little Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-28-31 over Little Buffalo 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does S-28-31 over Little Buffalo Creek carry?
About 850 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is S-28-31 over Little Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns S-28-31 over Little Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.