US Bridges

S-2-29 over Joyce Branch

Good

Aiken County, South Carolina · 2.5 MI NE of Sc 118 · Structure no. 000000000008407

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
950
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-2-29 over Joyce Branch is a concrete slab carrying S-2-29 over Joyce Branch in Aiken County, South Carolina. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 950 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,387 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesS-2-29
CrossesJoyce Branch
Location2.5 MI NE of Sc 118
RouteState Highway 29
Coordinates33.61566, -81.63762
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2023)
Projected traffic1,387 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 S-2-29 over Joyce Branch built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-2-29 over Joyce Branch 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does S-2-29 over Joyce Branch carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is S-2-29 over Joyce Branch?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns S-2-29 over Joyce Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.