US Bridges

US 29 over Southern Rwy

Good

Cherokee County, South Carolina · Spartanburg CO Line · Structure no. 000000000010381

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
274 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 29 over Southern Rwy is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 29 over Southern Rwy in Cherokee County, South Carolina. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,180 by 2043. The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long and 47 ft wide.

CarriesUS 29
CrossesSouthern Rwy
LocationSpartanburg CO Line
RouteU.S. Route 29
Coordinates35.02111, -81.78639
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length274 ft (83.5 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,000 (2023)
Projected traffic12,180 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
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 Rwy built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 29 over Southern Rwy 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 Rwy carry?

About 7,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 29 over Southern Rwy?

The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 29 over Southern Rwy?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.