S-29-161 over Six Mile Creek
FairLancaster County, South Carolina · 4.7MI N Van Wyck · Structure no. 000000000002384
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 86 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 375
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-29-161 over Six Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying S-29-161 over Six Mile Creek in Lancaster County, South Carolina. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 69 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 375 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2043. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-29-161 over Six Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is S-29-161 over Six Mile 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 2024.
How much traffic does S-29-161 over Six Mile Creek carry?
About 375 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-29-161 over Six Mile Creek?
The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns S-29-161 over Six Mile Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.