S-29-71 over Bear Creek
FairLancaster County, South Carolina · 6.5MI SE Lancaster · Structure no. 000000000000199
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 54 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-29-71 over Bear Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying S-29-71 over Bear 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 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 730 by 2024. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-29-71 over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-29-71 over Bear 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-29-71 over Bear Creek carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is S-29-71 over Bear Creek?
The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns S-29-71 over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.