US Bridges

S-29-51 over Upper Camp Creek

Fair

Lancaster County, South Carolina · 7.5MI NE Lancaster · Structure no. 000000000000196

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-29-51 over Upper Camp Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying S-29-51 over Upper Camp 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 6 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,314 by 2043. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS-29-51
CrossesUpper Camp Creek
Location7.5MI NE Lancaster
RouteState Highway 51
Coordinates34.78417, -80.66444
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2023)
Projected traffic1,314 by 2043
Trucks6%
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$182,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-29-51 over Upper Camp Creek built?

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

What condition is S-29-51 over Upper Camp 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does S-29-51 over Upper Camp Creek carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is S-29-51 over Upper Camp Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns S-29-51 over Upper Camp Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.