US Bridges

S-29-292 over Bear Creek

FairPosted for load

Lancaster County, South Carolina · City Lancaster · Structure no. 000000000004157

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
180 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
2,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-29-292 over Bear Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-29-292 over Bear Creek in Lancaster County, South Carolina. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,384 by 2043. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesS-29-292
CrossesBear Creek
LocationCity Lancaster
RouteState Highway 292
CountyLancaster County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.71947, -80.79721
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.9 US tons
Inventory rating16.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans12
Design loadH 10
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2023)
Projected traffic3,384 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-29-292 over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-29-292 over Bear 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 2023.

How much traffic does S-29-292 over Bear Creek carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is S-29-292 over Bear Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns S-29-292 over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.