US 29 over Mountain Creek
PoorPosted for loadGreenville County, South Carolina · 4.5 MI SW of Greer · Structure no. 000000000000934
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old, rebuilt 1974
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 147 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 47,300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 29 over Mountain Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 29 over Mountain Creek in Greenville County, South Carolina. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 86 years old, older than the South Carolina average of 48 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 47,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 61,017 by 2043. The structure is 147 ft (44.7 m) long and 129 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 29 over Mountain Creek built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.
What condition is US 29 over Mountain Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does US 29 over Mountain Creek carry?
About 47,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is US 29 over Mountain Creek?
The structure is 147 ft (44.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 129 ft wide.
Who owns US 29 over Mountain Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.