US Bridges

S-29-38 over Turkey Quarters

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Lancaster County, South Carolina · 4.3 MI SE Lancaster · Structure no. 000000000009225

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-29-38 over Turkey Quarters is a concrete continuous slab carrying S-29-38 over Turkey Quarters in Lancaster County, South Carolina. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 8 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 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesS-29-38
CrossesTurkey Quarters
Location4.3 MI SE Lancaster
RouteState Highway 38
CountyLancaster County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.66955, -80.72955
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2023)
Projected traffic1,551 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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-29-38 over Turkey Quarters built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-29-38 over Turkey Quarters 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 Turkey Quarters carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is S-29-38 over Turkey Quarters?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns S-29-38 over Turkey Quarters?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.