US Bridges

Sc 28 over Long Cane Creek

Fair

McCormick County, South Carolina · 6.6MI NW of Mccormick · Structure no. 000000000000559

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
456 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 28 over Long Cane Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Sc 28 over Long Cane Creek in McCormick County, South Carolina. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,862 by 2043. The structure is 456 ft (139 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSc 28
CrossesLong Cane Creek
Location6.6MI NW of Mccormick
RouteState Highway 28
CountyMcCormick County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates33.96201, -82.39156
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length456 ft (139 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2023)
Projected traffic2,862 by 2043
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 28 over Long Cane Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 28 over Long Cane 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 Long Cane Creek carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Sc 28 over Long Cane Creek?

The structure is 456 ft (139 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 28 over Long Cane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.