US Bridges

Sc 28 over Bold Creek

Fair

McCormick County, South Carolina · 10.2MI NW of Mccormick · Structure no. 000000000000439

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 28 over Bold Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sc 28 over Bold Creek in McCormick County, South Carolina. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,180 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSc 28
CrossesBold Creek
Location10.2MI NW of Mccormick
RouteState Highway 28
CountyMcCormick County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.03761, -82.38766
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2023)
Projected traffic3,180 by 2043
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$80,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 28 over Bold Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 28 over Bold 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 28 over Bold Creek carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Sc 28 over Bold Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 28 over Bold Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.