US 29 over Pacolet River
FairSpartanburg County, South Carolina · 6.5 MI NE Spartanburg · Structure no. 000000000000220
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old, rebuilt 1972
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 473 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 29 over Pacolet River is a concrete arch - deck carrying US 29 over Pacolet River in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 100 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 12,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,278 by 2043. The structure is 473 ft (144.3 m) long and 73 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 29 over Pacolet River built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.
What condition is US 29 over Pacolet 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 2023.
How much traffic does US 29 over Pacolet River carry?
About 12,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is US 29 over Pacolet River?
The structure is 473 ft (144.3 m) long with a longest span of 185 ft (56.5 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.
Who owns US 29 over Pacolet River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.