US Bridges

US 29 over Hurricane Creek

Good

Anderson County, South Carolina · 15.1MI NE of Anderson · Structure no. 000000000004024

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 29 over Hurricane Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 29 over Hurricane Creek in Anderson County, South Carolina. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 18,300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,221 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 150 ft wide.

CarriesUS 29
CrossesHurricane Creek
Location15.1MI NE of Anderson
RouteU.S. Route 29
Coordinates34.68775, -82.50541
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width150 ft (45.7 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,300 (2023)
Projected traffic34,221 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
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 Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 29 over Hurricane Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does US 29 over Hurricane Creek carry?

About 18,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 29 over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 150 ft wide.

Who owns US 29 over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.