US Bridges

S-28-698 over Rocky Branch

Good

Kershaw County, South Carolina · 7 MI NW of Camden · Structure no. 000000000010173

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-28-698 over Rocky Branch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S-28-698 over Rocky Branch in Kershaw County, South Carolina. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,072 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 36 ft wide.

CarriesS-28-698
CrossesRocky Branch
Location7 MI NW of Camden
RouteState Highway 698
Coordinates34.33595, -80.66525
Functional classRural 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2023)
Projected traffic3,072 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-28-698 over Rocky Branch built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-28-698 over Rocky 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does S-28-698 over Rocky Branch carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-28-698 over Rocky Branch?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns S-28-698 over Rocky Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.