US Bridges

Sc 28 over CSX Rail Road

Good

McCormick County, South Carolina · 19.2MI SE of Mccormick · Structure no. 000000000008086

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
192 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 28 over CSX Rail Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 28 over CSX Rail Road in McCormick County, South Carolina. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,678 by 2043. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 47 ft wide.

CarriesSc 28
CrossesCSX Rail Road
Location19.2MI SE of Mccormick
RouteState Highway 28
Coordinates33.65596, -82.16292
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.2 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,200 (2023)
Projected traffic6,678 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 28 over CSX Rail Road built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 28 over CSX Rail Road 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 28 over CSX Rail Road carry?

About 4,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Sc 28 over CSX Rail Road?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 28 over CSX Rail Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.