S-29-19 over Bear Creek
FairLancaster County, South Carolina · Lynnwood DR / Lancaster · Structure no. 000000000000253
- Built
- 1927
- 98 years old, rebuilt 1964
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 234 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,400
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-29-19 over Bear Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying S-29-19 over Bear Creek in Lancaster County, South Carolina. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 98 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,044 by 2024. The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-29-19 over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.
What condition is S-29-19 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does S-29-19 over Bear Creek carry?
About 1,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-29-19 over Bear Creek?
The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns S-29-19 over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.