US Bridges

Sc 28 over Trib to Cane Creek

Good

Oconee County, South Carolina · 2.0 MI NW of Walhalla · Structure no. 000000000003942

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 28 over Trib to Cane Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sc 28 over Trib to Cane Creek in Oconee County, South Carolina. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 87 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 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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,565 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSc 28
CrossesTrib to Cane Creek
Location2.0 MI NW of Walhalla
RouteState Highway 28
Coordinates34.78011, -83.10604
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2023)
Projected traffic5,565 by 2043
Trucks7%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 28 over Trib to Cane Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is Sc 28 over Trib to Cane 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 Trib to Cane Creek carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Sc 28 over Trib to Cane Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 28 over Trib to Cane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.