US Bridges

S-29-72 over Trib Little Lynches Rv

Fair

Lancaster County, South Carolina · 2MI NE Lancaster · Structure no. 000000000000166

Built
1924
101 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
425
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-29-72 over Trib Little Lynches Rv is a concrete tee beam carrying S-29-72 over Trib Little Lynches Rv in Lancaster County, South Carolina. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 years old, older than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 425 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 544 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesS-29-72
CrossesTrib Little Lynches Rv
Location2MI NE Lancaster
RouteState Highway 72
CountyLancaster County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.60943, -80.65262
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic425 (2023)
Projected traffic544 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$129,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-29-72 over Trib Little Lynches Rv built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-29-72 over Trib Little Lynches Rv in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does S-29-72 over Trib Little Lynches Rv carry?

About 425 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-29-72 over Trib Little Lynches Rv?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns S-29-72 over Trib Little Lynches Rv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.