US Bridges

S-29-51 over Camp Creek

Good

Lancaster County, South Carolina · 6MI NE Lancaster · Structure no. 000000000009519

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
141 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-29-51 over Camp Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-29-51 over Camp Creek in Lancaster County, South Carolina. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,314 by 2043. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS-29-51
CrossesCamp Creek
Location6MI NE Lancaster
RouteState Highway 51
Coordinates34.77381, -80.68866
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2023)
Projected traffic1,314 by 2043
Trucks6%
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

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-29-51 over Camp Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-29-51 over Camp 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-29-51 over Camp Creek carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is S-29-51 over Camp Creek?

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns S-29-51 over Camp Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.