US Bridges

Sc 291 over Reedy River

Fair

Greenville County, South Carolina · 3.1 MI SE Greenville · Structure no. 000000000001954

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1966
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
180 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
27,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 291 over Reedy River is a concrete tee beam carrying Sc 291 over Reedy River in Greenville County, South Carolina. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1966, so it is 72 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 27,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,295 by 2043. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 97 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSc 291
CrossesReedy River
Location3.1 MI SE Greenville
RouteState Highway 291
CountyGreenville County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.81004, -82.36889
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width97 ft (29.7 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,100 (2023)
Projected traffic39,295 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 291 over Reedy River built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.

What condition is Sc 291 over Reedy River 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 Reedy River carry?

About 27,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Sc 291 over Reedy River?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 291 over Reedy River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.