FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

C-28-250

Carrying C-28-250 over LITTLE FLAT ROCK CK

13MI W OF CAMDEN, Kershaw, South Carolina

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor

Bridge Snapshot: C-28-250

The C-28-250 bridge in Kershaw, South Carolina carries C-28-250 over LITTLE FLAT ROCK CK. It was built in 1950, making it 76 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 2 sections, stretching 9.1 meters (30 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 200 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of South Carolina bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 0/9, superstructure at 0/9, substructure at 0/9. The weakest component sits in critical condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How C-28-250 compares

94
Bridges in Kershaw · 2 in Poor condition

Live comparison across South Carolina.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
15.8 / 100 - historical under-20 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
2.0
Essentiality /15
13.8
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
0/9
Failed (0)
Superstructure
0/9
Failed (0)
Substructure
0/9
Failed (0)
Overall Condition
Poor

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1950
Material
Wood or Timber
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
9.1 m (30 ft)
Deck Width
5.1 m (17 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
200 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000001731

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates critical at 0/9, severe deterioration that needs urgent attention.
  • At 0/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in critical shape, with severe wear requiring urgent action.
  • At 0/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in critical shape, with severe wear requiring urgent action.

How to read this record

C-28-250 is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare C-28-250 against other structures in Kershaw and across South Carolina. South Carolina bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for C-28-250?

C-28-250 in Kershaw, South Carolina has a deck rating of 0/9, superstructure rating of 0/9, and substructure rating of 0/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is C-28-250 inspected?

C-28-250's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 200 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. C-28-250 is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for C-28-250?

An inventory load rating is not recorded for C-28-250.

Who is responsible for maintaining C-28-250?

C-28-250 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is C-28-250 and does age affect safety?

C-28-250 was built in 1950, making it 76 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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