S-40-129 over Nicholas Creek
GoodRichland County, South Carolina · 4 MI E of Ballentine · Structure no. 000000000008781
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 16,100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-40-129 over Nicholas Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S-40-129 over Nicholas Creek in Richland County, South Carolina. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 16,100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,921 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-40-129 over Nicholas Creek built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-40-129 over Nicholas 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does S-40-129 over Nicholas Creek carry?
About 16,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is S-40-129 over Nicholas Creek?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns S-40-129 over Nicholas Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.