US Bridges

US 29 over Buckannas Creek

Fair

Anderson County, South Carolina · 9.8MI SW of Anderson · Structure no. 000000000000592

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 29 over Buckannas Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 29 over Buckannas Creek in Anderson County, South Carolina. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 93 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 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,758 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 29
CrossesBuckannas Creek
Location9.8MI SW of Anderson
RouteU.S. Route 29
CountyAnderson County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.41139, -82.785
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2023)
Projected traffic4,758 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 29 over Buckannas Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is US 29 over Buckannas 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does US 29 over Buckannas Creek carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 29 over Buckannas Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 29 over Buckannas Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.