S-29-38 over Branch of Turkey Creek
GoodLancaster County, South Carolina · 4.2MI SE Lancaster · Structure no. 000000000007701
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-29-38 over Branch of Turkey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S-29-38 over Branch of Turkey Creek in Lancaster County, South Carolina. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger than the South Carolina average of 48 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,551 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-29-38 over Branch of Turkey Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-29-38 over Branch of Turkey Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.
How much traffic does S-29-38 over Branch of Turkey Creek carry?
About 1,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is S-29-38 over Branch of Turkey Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.
Who owns S-29-38 over Branch of Turkey Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.