US Bridges

S-29-64 over Mcalpine Creek

Good

Lancaster County, South Carolina · 12.8MI N Van Wyck · Structure no. 000000000002769

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
210 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-29-64 over Mcalpine Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-29-64 over Mcalpine Creek in Lancaster County, South Carolina. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,709 by 2043. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesS-29-64
CrossesMcalpine Creek
Location12.8MI N Van Wyck
RouteState Highway 64
Coordinates35.04095, -80.89188
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,300 (2023)
Projected traffic9,709 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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-29-64 over Mcalpine Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-29-64 over Mcalpine 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does S-29-64 over Mcalpine Creek carry?

About 7,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is S-29-64 over Mcalpine Creek?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns S-29-64 over Mcalpine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.