US Bridges

S-29-26 over Clark Branch

Fair

Lancaster County, South Carolina · 4.8MI N Kershaw · Structure no. 000000000000189

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
88 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,450
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-29-26 over Clark Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying S-29-26 over Clark Branch in Lancaster County, South Carolina. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1973, 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 1,450 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,117 by 2043. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesS-29-26
CrossesClark Branch
Location4.8MI N Kershaw
RouteState Highway 26
CountyLancaster County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.61537, -80.60848
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,450 (2023)
Projected traffic2,117 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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-29-26 over Clark Branch built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is S-29-26 over Clark Branch 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-29-26 over Clark Branch carry?

About 1,450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is S-29-26 over Clark Branch?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns S-29-26 over Clark Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.