US Bridges

S-29-67 over Gills Creek

FairPosted for load

Lancaster County, South Carolina · In Lancaster · Structure no. 000000000006134

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
150 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
6,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-29-67 over Gills Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-29-67 over Gills Creek in Lancaster County, South Carolina. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 6,600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,306 by 2024. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesS-29-67
CrossesGills Creek
LocationIn Lancaster
RouteState Highway 67
CountyLancaster County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.72389, -80.78694
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans10
Design loadH 15
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,600 (2023)
Projected traffic9,306 by 2024
Trucks2%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$294,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-29-67 over Gills Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-29-67 over Gills 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does S-29-67 over Gills Creek carry?

About 6,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is S-29-67 over Gills Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns S-29-67 over Gills Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.