US Bridges

S-29-51 over Belt Line Hannah CR

Fair

Lancaster County, South Carolina · 1.8MI NE Lancaster · Structure no. 000000000000194

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1969
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
94 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
650
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-29-51 over Belt Line Hannah CR is a concrete tee beam carrying S-29-51 over Belt Line Hannah CR in Lancaster County, South Carolina. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1969, 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 917 by 2043. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesS-29-51
CrossesBelt Line Hannah CR
Location1.8MI NE Lancaster
RouteState Highway 51
CountyLancaster County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.72728, -80.74207
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2023)
Projected traffic917 by 2043
Trucks3%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-29-51 over Belt Line Hannah CR built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.

What condition is S-29-51 over Belt Line Hannah CR 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does S-29-51 over Belt Line Hannah CR carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is S-29-51 over Belt Line Hannah CR?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns S-29-51 over Belt Line Hannah CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.