US 29 over Big Generostee Creek
FairAnderson County, South Carolina · 8.6MI SW of Anderson · Structure no. 000000000000476
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old, rebuilt 1965
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 175 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,600
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 29 over Big Generostee Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 29 over Big Generostee Creek in Anderson County, South Carolina. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 94 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 5 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 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,758 by 2043. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 29 over Big Generostee Creek built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.
What condition is US 29 over Big Generostee 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 over Big Generostee Creek carry?
About 2,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US 29 over Big Generostee Creek?
The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns US 29 over Big Generostee Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.