S-29-51 over Gills Creek
GoodLancaster County, South Carolina · 2 MI New of Lancaster · Structure no. 000000000010371
- Built
- 2022
- 3 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 170 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 650
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-29-51 over Gills Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying S-29-51 over Gills Creek in Lancaster County, South Carolina. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 917 by 2043. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-29-51 over Gills Creek built?
It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-29-51 over Gills 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does S-29-51 over Gills Creek carry?
About 650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is S-29-51 over Gills Creek?
The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns S-29-51 over Gills Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.