US Bridges

S-29-83 over N. Br of Wildcat CR

Fair

Lancaster County, South Carolina · 10.5MI NE Lancaster · Structure no. 000000000005330

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
60 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
275
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-29-83 over N. Br of Wildcat CR is a concrete slab carrying S-29-83 over N. Br of Wildcat CR in Lancaster County, South Carolina. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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.

It carries about 275 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 352 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesS-29-83
CrossesN. Br of Wildcat CR
Location10.5MI NE Lancaster
RouteState Highway 83
CountyLancaster County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.77611, -80.60167
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 10
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (2023)
Projected traffic352 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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-29-83 over N. Br of Wildcat CR built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-29-83 over N. Br of Wildcat CR 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does S-29-83 over N. Br of Wildcat CR carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-29-83 over N. Br of Wildcat CR?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns S-29-83 over N. Br of Wildcat CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.