US 221 over Lawson Fork Creek
FairSpartanburg County, South Carolina · 2.2 MI N Spartanburg · Structure no. 000000000000312
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old, rebuilt 1968
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 231 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,900
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 221 over Lawson Fork Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 221 over Lawson Fork Creek in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 97 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 12,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,671 by 2043. The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 221 over Lawson Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.
What condition is US 221 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does US 221 over Lawson Fork Creek carry?
About 12,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US 221 over Lawson Fork Creek?
The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.
Who owns US 221 over Lawson Fork Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.