US 29 over Little Thicketty Creek
PoorCherokee County, South Carolina · 7.2 MI W of Gaffney · Structure no. 000000000000326
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old, rebuilt 1963
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 150 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 29 over Little Thicketty Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 29 over Little Thicketty Creek in Cherokee County, South Carolina. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1963, so it is 96 years old, older than the South Carolina average of 48 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,180 by 2043. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Little Thicketty Creek built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.
What condition is US 29 over Little Thicketty Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does US 29 over Little Thicketty Creek carry?
About 7,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US 29 over Little Thicketty Creek?
The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns US 29 over Little Thicketty Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.