US Bridges

S-29-185 over Camp Creek

PoorPosted for load

Lancaster County, South Carolina · 2.9MI N Lancaster · Structure no. 000000000005567

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,050
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-29-185 over Camp Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying S-29-185 over Camp Creek in Lancaster County, South Carolina. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 1,050 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,533 by 2024. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesS-29-185
CrossesCamp Creek
Location2.9MI N Lancaster
RouteState Highway 185
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating13.9 US tons
Inventory rating4.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 10
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,050 (2023)
Projected traffic1,533 by 2024
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$687,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-29-185 over Camp Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

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

About 1,050 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

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

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns S-29-185 over Camp Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.