US Bridges

Sc 291 over Norfolk Southern RR

Fair

Greenville County, South Carolina · 3.3 MI NE Greenville · Structure no. 000000000002174

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1967
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
155 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
32,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 291 over Norfolk Southern RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 291 over Norfolk Southern RR in Greenville County, South Carolina. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1967, so it is 70 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 32,800 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,560 by 2043. The structure is 155 ft (47.3 m) long and 95 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSc 291
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
Location3.3 MI NE Greenville
RouteState Highway 291
CountyGreenville County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.88985, -82.37535
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length155 ft (47.3 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width95 ft (29.1 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,800 (2023)
Projected traffic47,560 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
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 Sc 291 over Norfolk Southern RR built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.

What condition is Sc 291 over Norfolk Southern 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 291 over Norfolk Southern RR carry?

About 32,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Sc 291 over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 155 ft (47.3 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 291 over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.