US Bridges

S-28-45 over Bolton Branch Creek

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Kershaw County, South Carolina · 1 MI SW of Camden · Structure no. 000000000010255

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-28-45 over Bolton Branch Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying S-28-45 over Bolton Branch Creek 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 4,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,063 by 2043. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesS-28-45
CrossesBolton Branch Creek
Location1 MI SW of Camden
RouteState Highway 45
CountyKershaw County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.24359, -80.62051
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,300 (2023)
Projected traffic6,063 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-28-45 over Bolton Branch Creek built?

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

What condition is S-28-45 over Bolton Branch 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does S-28-45 over Bolton Branch Creek carry?

About 4,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-28-45 over Bolton Branch Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns S-28-45 over Bolton Branch Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.