US Bridges

US 29 over Southern Railroad

Good

Cherokee County, South Carolina · 1.6 MI E of Gaffney · Structure no. 000000000000839

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
254 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 29 over Southern Railroad is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 29 over Southern Railroad in Cherokee County, South Carolina. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,884 by 2043. The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 29
CrossesSouthern Railroad
Location1.6 MI E of Gaffney
RouteU.S. Route 29
CountyCherokee County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates35.08023, -81.61641
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length254 ft (77.4 m)
Longest span134 ft (40.8 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,900 (2023)
Projected traffic13,884 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 29 over Southern Railroad built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 29 over Southern Railroad 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 Southern Railroad carry?

About 8,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 29 over Southern Railroad?

The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.8 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns US 29 over Southern Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.