US Bridges

Sc 295 over Fairforest Creek

Fair

Spartanburg County, South Carolina · 3.7 MI W Sptbrg at S-78 · Structure no. 000000000000456

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
40 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 295 over Fairforest Creek is a concrete slab carrying Sc 295 over Fairforest Creek in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 95 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 12,900 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,705 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 108 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSc 295
CrossesFairforest Creek
Location3.7 MI W Sptbrg at S-78
RouteState Highway 295
Coordinates34.95701, -81.99422
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width108 ft (32.9 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,900 (2023)
Projected traffic18,705 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Sc 295 over Fairforest Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is Sc 295 over Fairforest 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 Sc 295 over Fairforest Creek carry?

About 12,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sc 295 over Fairforest Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 108 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 295 over Fairforest Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.