US Bridges

S-29-19 over White Oak Creek

Fair

Lancaster County, South Carolina · 5.5MI S Lancaster · Structure no. 000000000000188

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-29-19 over White Oak Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying S-29-19 over White Oak 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,974 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesS-29-19
CrossesWhite Oak Creek
Location5.5MI S Lancaster
RouteState Highway 19
CountyLancaster County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.6409, -80.76816
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2023)
Projected traffic1,974 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$177,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-29-19 over White Oak Creek built?

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

What condition is S-29-19 over White Oak 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 June 2023.

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

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-29-19 over White Oak Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns S-29-19 over White Oak Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.