S-28-59 over Cow Branch
GoodKershaw County, South Carolina · 9 MI SE of Kershaw · Structure no. 000000000009341
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 225
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-28-59 over Cow Branch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S-28-59 over Cow Branch in Kershaw County, South Carolina. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 313 by 2043. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-28-59 over Cow Branch built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-28-59 over Cow Branch 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-28-59 over Cow Branch carry?
About 225 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is S-28-59 over Cow Branch?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns S-28-59 over Cow Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.