US 29 Bus over Cox Creek
FairAnderson County, South Carolina · 1.6MI NE of Anderson · Structure no. 000000000000319
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 150 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 29 Bus over Cox Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 29 Bus over Cox Creek in Anderson County, South Carolina. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 years old, older than the South Carolina average of 48 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,800 by 2043. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 29 Bus over Cox Creek built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 29 Bus over Cox Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.
How much traffic does US 29 Bus over Cox Creek carry?
About 8,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is US 29 Bus over Cox Creek?
The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns US 29 Bus over Cox Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.