US Bridges

S-29-35 over Waxhaw Creek

Good

Lancaster County, South Carolina · 7.8MI NW Lancaster · Structure no. 000000000000192

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
130 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-29-35 over Waxhaw Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S-29-35 over Waxhaw Creek in Lancaster County, South Carolina. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 384 by 2043. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesS-29-35
CrossesWaxhaw Creek
Location7.8MI NW Lancaster
RouteState Highway 35
Coordinates34.82429, -80.82793
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2023)
Projected traffic384 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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-29-35 over Waxhaw Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-29-35 over Waxhaw Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does S-29-35 over Waxhaw Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-29-35 over Waxhaw Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns S-29-35 over Waxhaw Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.