Sc 28 over Buffalo Creek
McCormick County, South Carolina · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Sc 28 over Buffalo Creek in McCormick County, South Carolina, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 5 (fair condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 1,800 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2023).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 38 of the 68 inventoried bridges in McCormick County rated fair (55.9%); 3 (4.4%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated June 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 | 5 | Fair condition |
| Superstructure | 5 | 5 | Fair condition |
| Substructure | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Concrete slab |
| Length | about 29 ft |
| Location | 4.4MI NW of Mccormick |
| NBI structure number | 000000000000610 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | June 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | U: unknown foundation, not evaluated for scour |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the South Carolina department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in McCormick County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sc 28 over Savannah River | 1929 | 4,600 | Fair |
| Sc 28 over CSX Rail Road | 1987 | 4,200 | Good |
| US 221 over Rocky Creek | 1941 | 3,300 | Fair |
| US 221 over Simmons Branch | 1942 | 3,300 | Fair |
| US 378 over Little River | 2017 | 2,700 | Good |
| US 378/GA SR 43 over Savannah River | 2016 | 2,700 | Good |
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