Kershaw County Bridge Report Card
Kershaw County scores 71 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Kershaw County, South Carolina
Kershaw County has 173 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 7 rated poor and 16 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 4.0% is at or below the 6.3% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 29,300 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Kershaw County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 71/100 (C). The county has 173 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 7 in poor condition and 16 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 29,300 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 4.0% | 8.1 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 3.0% of measured traffic | 2.3 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 9.2% | 18.5 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 47 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 974,825 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 4.0% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 6.3% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 9.2% |
| Average Bridge Age | 47 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 29,300 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Kershaw County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sc 341 over Little Lynches River (2) | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,100 | 1940 |
| S-28-58 over Gum Swamp Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,750 | 1977 |
| S-28-15 over Lynches River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,650 | 1959 |
| S-28-775 over Twenty Five Mile Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 250 | 1975 |
| I-20 WB over Wateree River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 22,100 | 1970 |
| S-28-58 over Little Flat Rock Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,400 | 1979 |
| S-28-588 over Little Buffalo Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 50 | 1968 |
| Sc 157 over Little Lynches River | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 1,450 | 1957 |
| S-28-58 over Trib Flat Rock Creek | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 1,400 | 1979 |
| S-28-47 over Spears Creek | Scour-critical foundation rating | Good | 1,050 | 1965 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.