S-29-50 over Cane Creek
FairLancaster County, South Carolina · 4.2MI SW Lancaster · Structure no. 000000000001382
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 280 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-29-50 over Cane Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying S-29-50 over Cane Creek in Lancaster County, South Carolina. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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.
It carries about 5,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,446 by 2043. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-29-50 over Cane Creek built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-29-50 over Cane 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does S-29-50 over Cane Creek carry?
About 5,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-29-50 over Cane Creek?
The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns S-29-50 over Cane Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.