US Bridges

S-29-39 over North Branch of Wildcat

FairPosted for load

Lancaster County, South Carolina · 13.3 MI E Lancaster · Structure no. 000000000000804

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-29-39 over North Branch of Wildcat is a concrete culvert carrying S-29-39 over North Branch of Wildcat in Lancaster County, South Carolina. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 600 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 876 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesS-29-39
CrossesNorth Branch of Wildcat
Location13.3 MI E Lancaster
RouteState Highway 39
CountyLancaster County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.76056, -80.54472
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating11.5 US tons
Inventory rating7.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2023)
Projected traffic876 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$312,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-29-39 over North Branch of Wildcat built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-29-39 over North Branch of Wildcat 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-29-39 over North Branch of Wildcat carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is S-29-39 over North Branch of Wildcat?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns S-29-39 over North Branch of Wildcat?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.