US Bridges

S-29-362 over Bear Creek

FairPosted for load

Lancaster County, South Carolina · 4.3MI SE Lancaster · Structure no. 000000000005964

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
90 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
850
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-29-362 over Bear Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-29-362 over Bear Creek in Lancaster County, South Carolina. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 6 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,199 by 2043. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS-29-362
CrossesBear Creek
Location4.3MI SE Lancaster
RouteState Highway 362
Coordinates34.68743, -80.70617
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.4 US tons
Inventory rating16.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadH 10
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2023)
Projected traffic1,199 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-29-362 over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-29-362 over Bear 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-29-362 over Bear Creek carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is S-29-362 over Bear Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns S-29-362 over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.