S-29-126 over Six Mile Creek
PoorPosted for loadLancaster County, South Carolina · 7MI N Van Wyck · Structure no. 000000000004593
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 150 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 550
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-29-126 over Six Mile Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-29-126 over Six Mile Creek in Lancaster County, South Carolina. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 4 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 550 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 732 by 2024. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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-29-126 over Six Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-29-126 over Six Mile 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does S-29-126 over Six Mile Creek carry?
About 550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is S-29-126 over Six Mile Creek?
The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns S-29-126 over Six Mile Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.