US Bridges

S-28-42 over Little Lynches River

Good

Kershaw County, South Carolina · 6 MI W of Bethune · Structure no. 000000000009221

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
150 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,550
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-28-42 over Little Lynches River is a concrete continuous slab carrying S-28-42 over Little Lynches River in Kershaw County, South Carolina. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 1,550 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,263 by 2043. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesS-28-42
CrossesLittle Lynches River
Location6 MI W of Bethune
RouteState Highway 42
Coordinates34.43134, -80.453
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,550 (2023)
Projected traffic2,263 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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-28-42 over Little Lynches River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-28-42 over Little Lynches River 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-28-42 over Little Lynches River carry?

About 1,550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is S-28-42 over Little Lynches River?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns S-28-42 over Little Lynches River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.