US Bridges

S-29-41 over Sugar Creek

Fair

Lancaster County, South Carolina · 6.5MI N Van Wyck · Structure no. 000000000007807

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
340 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-29-41 over Sugar Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-29-41 over Sugar Creek in Lancaster County, South Carolina. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 11,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,561 by 2043. The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesS-29-41
CrossesSugar Creek
Location6.5MI N Van Wyck
RouteState Highway 41
CountyLancaster County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.95065, -80.86849
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+6 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length340 ft (103.6 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,700 (2023)
Projected traffic15,561 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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-29-41 over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-29-41 over Sugar 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does S-29-41 over Sugar Creek carry?

About 11,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-29-41 over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns S-29-41 over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.