US Bridges

Sc 28 over Taylor Creek

Good

Oconee County, South Carolina · 7.8 MI NW of Walhalla · Structure no. 000000000002222

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
850
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 28 over Taylor Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sc 28 over Taylor Creek in Oconee County, South Carolina. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,241 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSc 28
CrossesTaylor Creek
Location7.8 MI NW of Walhalla
RouteState Highway 28
Coordinates34.85448, -83.14498
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2023)
Projected traffic1,241 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Sc 28 over Taylor Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 28 over Taylor 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 28 over Taylor Creek carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Sc 28 over Taylor Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 28 over Taylor Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.