US 29 over Lawson Fork Creek
FairSpartanburg County, South Carolina · 3.0 MI E of Spartanburg · Structure no. 000000000000168
- Built
- 1924
- 101 years old, rebuilt 1970
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 220 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 26,100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 29 over Lawson Fork Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 29 over Lawson Fork Creek in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 101 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 26,100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,939 by 2043. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 29 over Lawson Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.
What condition is US 29 over Lawson Fork Creek 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does US 29 over Lawson Fork Creek carry?
About 26,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is US 29 over Lawson Fork Creek?
The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.
Who owns US 29 over Lawson Fork Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.