US Bridges

S-29-65 over Six Mile Creek

Good

Lancaster County, South Carolina · 6.6MI N Van Wyck · Structure no. 000000000009520

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-29-65 over Six Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-29-65 over Six Mile 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 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 6,200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,246 by 2043. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesS-29-65
CrossesSix Mile Creek
Location6.6MI N Van Wyck
RouteState Highway 65
CountyLancaster County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.95428, -80.83263
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,200 (2023)
Projected traffic8,246 by 2043
Trucks3%
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-29-65 over Six Mile Creek built?

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

What condition is S-29-65 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-29-65 over Six Mile Creek carry?

About 6,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is S-29-65 over Six Mile Creek?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns S-29-65 over Six Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.