US Bridges

C-29-1104 over Beaver Creek

Fair

Lancaster County, South Carolina · 7.5 MI S. Heath Springs · Structure no. 000000000007905

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
150 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C-29-1104 over Beaver Creek is a concrete slab carrying C-29-1104 over Beaver Creek in Lancaster County, South Carolina. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 256 by 2043. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesC-29-1104
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location7.5 MI S. Heath Springs
RouteCounty Highway 1104
Coordinates34.48756, -80.71334
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2023)
Projected traffic256 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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 C-29-1104 over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is C-29-1104 over Beaver 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 2023.

How much traffic does C-29-1104 over Beaver Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is C-29-1104 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns C-29-1104 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.