FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

S-29-187

Carrying S-29-187 over RUM CREEK

4.3 MI SW LANCASTER, Lancaster, South Carolina

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
60 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: S-29-187

The S-29-187 bridge in Lancaster, South Carolina carries S-29-187 over RUM CREEK. It was built in 1937, making it 89 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 14.6 meters (48 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,350 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of South Carolina bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 60.3 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How S-29-187 compares

▲ 30.5
Load rating vs South Carolina average (29.8 t)
Top 2%
Higher load rating than 98% of South Carolina bridges
110
Bridges in Lancaster · 15 in Poor condition
S-29-187 60.3 t
South Carolina average 29.8 t

Live comparison across South Carolina.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
68.4 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
10.0
Essentiality /15
14.4
Special reductions
−1.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
60.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1937
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
14.6 m (48 ft)
Deck Width
8.2 m (27 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,350 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000000805

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether S-29-187 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare S-29-187 against other structures in Lancaster and across South Carolina. South Carolina bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for S-29-187?

S-29-187 in Lancaster, South Carolina on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is S-29-187 inspected?

S-29-187's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 1,350 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. S-29-187 is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for S-29-187?

S-29-187 has an NBI inventory load rating of 60.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining S-29-187?

S-29-187 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is S-29-187 and does age affect safety?

S-29-187 was built in 1937, making it 89 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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