S-29-100 over Gills Creek
PoorPosted for loadLancaster County, South Carolina · In Lancaster · Structure no. 000000000005331
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 75 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,150
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-29-100 over Gills Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-29-100 over Gills Creek 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 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 1,150 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,622 by 2043. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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-29-100 over Gills Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-29-100 over Gills 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-29-100 over Gills Creek carry?
About 1,150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is S-29-100 over Gills Creek?
The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns S-29-100 over Gills Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.