US Bridges

S-29-185 over Cane Creek

Good

Lancaster County, South Carolina · 5MI N Lancaster · Structure no. 000000000004348

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
230 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-29-185 over Cane Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S-29-185 over Cane 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,152 by 2043. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesS-29-185
CrossesCane Creek
Location5MI N Lancaster
RouteState Highway 185
Coordinates34.79209, -80.77205
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2023)
Projected traffic1,152 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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-29-185 over Cane Creek built?

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

What condition is S-29-185 over Cane 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-29-185 over Cane Creek carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-29-185 over Cane Creek?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns S-29-185 over Cane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.