Sc 296 over Fairforest Creek
GoodSpartanburg County, South Carolina · 1.3 MI SW Spartanburg · Structure no. 000000000000457
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1956
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 116 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 18,600
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sc 296 over Fairforest Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Sc 296 over Fairforest Creek in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1956, 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 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 18,600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,970 by 2043. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sc 296 over Fairforest Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1956.
What condition is Sc 296 over Fairforest Creek 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Sc 296 over Fairforest Creek carry?
About 18,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Sc 296 over Fairforest Creek?
The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns Sc 296 over Fairforest Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.