US Bridges

US 29 over Stream

Fair

Cherokee County, South Carolina · 3.2 MI E of Blacksburg · Structure no. 000000000000264

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 29 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying US 29 over Stream in Cherokee County, South Carolina. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 97 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 4,800 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,352 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 29
CrossesStream
Location3.2 MI E of Blacksburg
RouteU.S. Route 29
CountyCherokee County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates35.14069, -81.46343
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,800 (2023)
Projected traffic8,352 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 29 over Stream built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is US 29 over Stream 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 Stream carry?

About 4,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US 29 over Stream?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns US 29 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.