US Bridges

Sc 291 over Cpdr RR

Fair

Greenville County, South Carolina · 2.2 MI E. Greenville · Structure no. 000000000001054

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1961
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
33,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 291 over Cpdr RR is a concrete tee beam carrying Sc 291 over Cpdr RR in Greenville County, South Carolina. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 85 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 5 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 33,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,430 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSc 291
CrossesCpdr RR
Location2.2 MI E. Greenville
RouteState Highway 291
CountyGreenville County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.84594, -82.36129
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.2 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.6 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,400 (2023)
Projected traffic48,430 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$185,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 291 over Cpdr RR built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.

What condition is Sc 291 over Cpdr RR 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 Sc 291 over Cpdr RR carry?

About 33,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sc 291 over Cpdr RR?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 291 over Cpdr RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.