US Bridges

S-29-54 over Six Mile Creek

Good

Lancaster County, South Carolina · 9MI N Van Wyck · Structure no. 000000000008016

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
150 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
11,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-29-54 over Six Mile Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-29-54 over Six Mile Creek in Lancaster County, South Carolina. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,630 by 2043. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesS-29-54
CrossesSix Mile Creek
Location9MI N Van Wyck
RouteState Highway 54
Coordinates34.99158, -80.84489
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 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 width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,000 (2023)
Projected traffic14,630 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-29-54 over Six Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-29-54 over Six Mile 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does S-29-54 over Six Mile Creek carry?

About 11,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is S-29-54 over Six Mile Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns S-29-54 over Six Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.