US Bridges

S-29-96 over Trib to Lynches Creek

Fair

Lancaster County, South Carolina · 3.5MI E Heath Springs · Structure no. 000000000001070

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-29-96 over Trib to Lynches Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S-29-96 over Trib to Lynches Creek in Lancaster County, South Carolina. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2024. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS-29-96
CrossesTrib to Lynches Creek
Location3.5MI E Heath Springs
RouteState Highway 96
Coordinates34.59167, -80.61333
Functional classRural Local

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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating23.9 US tons
Inventory rating17.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2023)
Projected traffic160 by 2024
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-29-96 over Trib to Lynches Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-29-96 over Trib to Lynches Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does S-29-96 over Trib to Lynches Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-29-96 over Trib to Lynches Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns S-29-96 over Trib to Lynches Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.