S-29-47 over Baskins Creek
PoorClosed to trafficLancaster County, South Carolina · 9.3 MI SE Lancaster · Structure no. 000000000000295
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 66 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 475
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-29-47 over Baskins Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying S-29-47 over Baskins Creek in Lancaster County, South Carolina. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 years old, older than the South Carolina average of 48 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 475 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 694 by 2024. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-29-47 over Baskins Creek built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-29-47 over Baskins Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does S-29-47 over Baskins Creek carry?
About 475 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is S-29-47 over Baskins Creek?
The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns S-29-47 over Baskins Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.