S-29-26 over Little Lynches Creek
FairPosted for loadLancaster County, South Carolina · 5.8MI N Kershaw · Structure no. 000000000000190
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old, rebuilt 1973
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 146 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,450
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-29-26 over Little Lynches Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying S-29-26 over Little Lynches Creek 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,450 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,117 by 2043. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-29-26 over Little Lynches Creek 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 Little Lynches 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does S-29-26 over Little Lynches Creek carry?
About 1,450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is S-29-26 over Little Lynches Creek?
The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns S-29-26 over Little Lynches Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.