US 29 over Big Thicketty Creek
GoodCherokee County, South Carolina · 4.7 MI SW of Gaffney · Structure no. 000000000000838
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 520 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 29 over Big Thicketty Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 29 over Big Thicketty Creek in Cherokee County, South Carolina. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 8,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,268 by 2043. The structure is 520 ft (158.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Big Thicketty Creek built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 29 over Big Thicketty 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does US 29 over Big Thicketty Creek carry?
About 8,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is US 29 over Big Thicketty Creek?
The structure is 520 ft (158.5 m) long with a longest span of 200 ft (61 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US 29 over Big Thicketty Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.