Sc 329 over Furnace Creek
GoodCherokee County, South Carolina · 4.4 Mi. E Gaffney · Structure no. 000000000007333
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 180 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,800
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sc 329 over Furnace Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 329 over Furnace Creek in Cherokee County, South Carolina. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,628 by 2043. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sc 329 over Furnace Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sc 329 over Furnace 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Sc 329 over Furnace Creek carry?
About 1,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Sc 329 over Furnace Creek?
The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns Sc 329 over Furnace Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.