US Bridges

S-29-149 over Turkey Quarter Creek

Good

Lancaster County, South Carolina · 4MI SE Lancaster · Structure no. 000000000002200

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
74 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-29-149 over Turkey Quarter Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying S-29-149 over Turkey Quarter Creek in Lancaster County, South Carolina. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 640 by 2043. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesS-29-149
CrossesTurkey Quarter Creek
Location4MI SE Lancaster
RouteState Highway 149
CountyLancaster County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.67364, -80.73425
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2023)
Projected traffic640 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-29-149 over Turkey Quarter Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-29-149 over Turkey Quarter Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does S-29-149 over Turkey Quarter Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-29-149 over Turkey Quarter Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns S-29-149 over Turkey Quarter Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.