US Bridges

S-29-564 over Little Dude CR

Fair

Lancaster County, South Carolina · 1.9 MI NE Kershaw · Structure no. 000000000006135

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
75 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
175
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-29-564 over Little Dude CR is a concrete slab carrying S-29-564 over Little Dude CR 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.

It carries about 175 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 224 by 2024. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesS-29-564
CrossesLittle Dude CR
Location1.9 MI NE Kershaw
RouteState Highway 564
Coordinates34.56833, -80.56
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating17.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 10
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2023)
Projected traffic224 by 2024
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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-29-564 over Little Dude CR built?

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

What condition is S-29-564 over Little Dude CR 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 2024.

How much traffic does S-29-564 over Little Dude CR carry?

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

How long is S-29-564 over Little Dude CR?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns S-29-564 over Little Dude CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.