US Bridges

S-29-511 over Little Creek

Fair

Lancaster County, South Carolina · 6.3 MI NW Kershaw · Structure no. 000000000005965

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
60 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
175
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-29-511 over Little Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-29-511 over Little 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 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 224 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesS-29-511
CrossesLittle Creek
Location6.3 MI NW Kershaw
RouteState Highway 511
CountyLancaster County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.63074, -80.62779
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length60 ft (18.3 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 traffic175 (2023)
Projected traffic224 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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-29-511 over Little Creek built?

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

What condition is S-29-511 over Little 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does S-29-511 over Little Creek carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-29-511 over Little Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns S-29-511 over Little Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.