S-29-26 over Horton Creek
PoorClosed to trafficLancaster County, South Carolina · 3MI N Kershaw · Structure no. 000000000003680
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 75 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,450
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-29-26 over Horton Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying S-29-26 over Horton Creek in Lancaster County, South Carolina. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 3 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 1,450 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,117 by 2024. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-29-26 over Horton Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-29-26 over Horton 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does S-29-26 over Horton Creek carry?
About 1,450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is S-29-26 over Horton Creek?
The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns S-29-26 over Horton Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.