SC 28 (WAS BYP)
Carrying SC 28 (WAS BYP) over GENEROSTEE CREEK
1.6MI SW OF ANDERSON, Anderson, South Carolina
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: SC 28 (WAS BYP)
The SC 28 (WAS BYP) bridge in Anderson, South Carolina carries SC 28 (WAS BYP) over GENEROSTEE CREEK. It was built in 1958, making it 68 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 85.3 meters (280 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 25,100 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of South Carolina bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 43.4 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How SC 28 (WAS BYP) compares
Live comparison across South Carolina.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1958
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 85.3 m (280 ft)
- Deck Width
- 42.7 m (140 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 25,100 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000002643
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SC 28 (WAS BYP) is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare SC 28 (WAS BYP) against other structures in Anderson 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 SC 28 (WAS BYP)?
SC 28 (WAS BYP) in Anderson, South Carolina on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is SC 28 (WAS BYP) inspected?
SC 28 (WAS BYP)'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 25,100 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SC 28 (WAS BYP) is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for SC 28 (WAS BYP)?
SC 28 (WAS BYP) has an NBI inventory load rating of 43.4 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining SC 28 (WAS BYP)?
SC 28 (WAS BYP) is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is SC 28 (WAS BYP) and does age affect safety?
SC 28 (WAS BYP) was built in 1958, making it 68 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.
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