S-29-204 over Flat Creek
PoorPosted for loadLancaster County, South Carolina · 12.5MI E Lancaster · Structure no. 000000000000945
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 51 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-29-204 over Flat Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-29-204 over Flat Creek in Lancaster County, South Carolina. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 128 by 2024. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 28 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 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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-29-204 over Flat Creek built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-29-204 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-29-204 over Flat Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is S-29-204 over Flat Creek?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns S-29-204 over Flat Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.