US Bridges

S-29-19 over Camp Creek

Fair

Lancaster County, South Carolina · 6.0 Mi. South Lancaster · Structure no. 000000000000187

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
63 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-29-19 over Camp Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying S-29-19 over Camp Creek in Lancaster County, South Carolina. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 5 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,384 by 2043. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesS-29-19
CrossesCamp Creek
Location6.0 Mi. South Lancaster
RouteState Highway 19
CountyLancaster County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.63531, -80.76725
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.2 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2023)
Projected traffic3,384 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$249,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-29-19 over Camp Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-29-19 over Camp Creek 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does S-29-19 over Camp Creek carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is S-29-19 over Camp Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns S-29-19 over Camp Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.