US 29 over Richland Creek
FairAnderson County, South Carolina · 4.4MI SW of Anderson · Structure no. 000000000000623
- Built
- 1933
- 92 years old, rebuilt 1965
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,600
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 29 over Richland Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 29 over Richland Creek in Anderson County, South Carolina. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 92 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 3,224 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 29 over Richland Creek built?
It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.
What condition is US 29 over Richland 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 Richland Creek carry?
About 2,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US 29 over Richland Creek?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns US 29 over Richland Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.