US Bridges

S-29-166 over Camp Creek

PoorPosted for load

Lancaster County, South Carolina · 5.6 MI SW Lancaster · Structure no. 000000000002202

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
140 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-29-166 over Camp Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-29-166 over Camp Creek in Lancaster County, South Carolina. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,606 by 2043. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS-29-166
CrossesCamp Creek
Location5.6 MI SW Lancaster
RouteState Highway 166
Coordinates34.64568, -80.80617
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans10
Design loadH 10
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2023)
Projected traffic1,606 by 2043
Trucks8%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$783,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-29-166 over Camp Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-29-166 over Camp 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does S-29-166 over Camp Creek carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is S-29-166 over Camp Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns S-29-166 over Camp Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.