S-29-156 over Bear Creek
FairLancaster County, South Carolina · 6.6 MI E Lancaster · Structure no. 000000000000205
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 850
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-29-156 over Bear Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying S-29-156 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 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,241 by 2024. 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).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-29-156 over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-29-156 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-29-156 over Bear Creek carry?
About 850 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is S-29-156 over Bear 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-29-156 over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.