US 29 over Cherokee Creek
PoorCherokee County, South Carolina · 3.8 MI E of Gaffney · Structure no. 000000000000485
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old, rebuilt 1963
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 175 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,900
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 29 over Cherokee Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 29 over Cherokee Creek in Cherokee County, South Carolina. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1963, so it is 94 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 8,900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,486 by 2043. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 29 over Cherokee Creek built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.
What condition is US 29 over Cherokee 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 Cherokee Creek carry?
About 8,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is US 29 over Cherokee Creek?
The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns US 29 over Cherokee Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.