US Bridges

US 29 over Brushy Creek

Fair

Greenville County, South Carolina · 1.0MI S of Greenville · Structure no. 000000000000110

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1958
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
26,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 29 over Brushy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 29 over Brushy Creek in Greenville County, South Carolina. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1958, so it is 105 years old, older than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 26,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,425 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 100 ft wide.

CarriesUS 29
CrossesBrushy Creek
Location1.0MI S of Greenville
RouteU.S. Route 29
Coordinates34.82654, -82.41047
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,500 (2023)
Projected traffic38,425 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 29 over Brushy Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.

What condition is US 29 over Brushy Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does US 29 over Brushy Creek carry?

About 26,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 29 over Brushy Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns US 29 over Brushy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.