US Bridges

US 29 over Reedy River

Poor

Greenville County, South Carolina · City of Greenville · Structure no. 000000000002967

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
160 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
30,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 29 over Reedy River is a concrete tee beam carrying US 29 over Reedy River in Greenville County, South Carolina. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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.

It carries about 30,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,345 by 2043. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 78 ft wide.

CarriesUS 29
CrossesReedy River
LocationCity of Greenville
RouteU.S. Route 29
Coordinates34.85533, -82.33031
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,500 (2023)
Projected traffic39,345 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 29 over Reedy River built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 29 over Reedy River 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 Reedy River carry?

About 30,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 29 over Reedy River?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns US 29 over Reedy River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.