S-29-97 over Trib. to Flat Creek
FairPosted for loadLancaster County, South Carolina · 7.0 MI NE Heath Spring · Structure no. 000000000003349
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Other
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 125
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-29-97 over Trib. to Flat Creek is a other stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-29-97 over Trib. to Flat Creek in Lancaster County, South Carolina. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2024. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 18 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-29-97 over Trib. to Flat Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-29-97 over Trib. to Flat 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does S-29-97 over Trib. to Flat Creek carry?
About 125 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-29-97 over Trib. to Flat Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns S-29-97 over Trib. to Flat Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.