S-29-55 over Twelve Mile Creek
PoorPosted for loadLancaster County, South Carolina · Town of Van Wyck · Structure no. 000000000000879
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 150 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,800
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-29-55 over Twelve Mile Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying S-29-55 over Twelve Mile Creek in Lancaster County, South Carolina. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,908 by 2043. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 24 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 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-29-55 over Twelve Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-29-55 over Twelve Mile 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does S-29-55 over Twelve Mile Creek carry?
About 2,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is S-29-55 over Twelve Mile Creek?
The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns S-29-55 over Twelve Mile Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.