S-29-123 over Flat Creek
PoorLancaster County, South Carolina · 10.5MI NE Kershaw · Structure no. 000000000000880
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 53 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-29-123 over Flat Creek is a steel culvert carrying S-29-123 over Flat 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.
It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 438 by 2024. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 28 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-29-123 over Flat Creek built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-29-123 over Flat 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-29-123 over Flat Creek carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is S-29-123 over Flat Creek?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns S-29-123 over Flat Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.