US Bridges

S-29-246 over Camp Creek

FairPosted for load

Lancaster County, South Carolina · 4.5 MI NE Lancaster · Structure no. 000000000005568

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
90 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-29-246 over Camp Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-29-246 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,190 by 2043. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesS-29-246
CrossesCamp Creek
Location4.5 MI NE Lancaster
RouteState Highway 246
CountyLancaster County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.76839, -80.71699
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating28.9 US tons
Inventory rating17.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 10
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2023)
Projected traffic2,190 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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-29-246 over Camp Creek built?

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

What condition is S-29-246 over Camp Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does S-29-246 over Camp Creek carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is S-29-246 over Camp Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns S-29-246 over Camp Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.