US Bridges

Sc 291 over I-385

Good

Greenville County, South Carolina · 2.7 MI E. Greenville · Structure no. 000000000004124

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
296 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 291 over I-385 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 291 over I-385 in Greenville County, South Carolina. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50,300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 72,935 by 2043. The structure is 296 ft (90.3 m) long and 138 ft wide.

CarriesSc 291
CrossesI-385
Location2.7 MI E. Greenville
RouteState Highway 291
Coordinates34.85806, -82.35627
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length296 ft (90.3 m)
Longest span134 ft (40.9 m)
Deck width138 ft (42.1 m)
Roadway width126 ft (38.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50,300 (2023)
Projected traffic72,935 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 I-385 built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 291 over I-385 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 291 over I-385 carry?

About 50,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Sc 291 over I-385?

The structure is 296 ft (90.3 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.9 m) and a deck 138 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 291 over I-385?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.