US Bridges

S-31-29 over Scape Ore Creek

Good

Lee County, South Carolina · 5 MI W of Bishopville · Structure no. 000000000006725

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
210 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-31-29 over Scape Ore Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S-31-29 over Scape Ore Creek in Lee County, South Carolina. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,314 by 2043. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesS-31-29
CrossesScape Ore Creek
Location5 MI W of Bishopville
RouteState Highway 29
Coordinates34.20227, -80.33386
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 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
Trucks5%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-31-29 over Scape Ore Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-31-29 over Scape Ore 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does S-31-29 over Scape Ore Creek carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-31-29 over Scape Ore Creek?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns S-31-29 over Scape Ore Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.