US Bridges

US 29 over Fairforest Creek

Good

Spartanburg County, South Carolina · 2.0 MI W Spartanburg · Structure no. 000000000000902

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
34,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 29 over Fairforest Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 29 over Fairforest Creek in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 34,300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 68,257 by 2043. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 140 ft wide.

CarriesUS 29
CrossesFairforest Creek
Location2.0 MI W Spartanburg
RouteU.S. Route 29
Coordinates34.9404, -81.95709
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width140 ft (42.7 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,300 (2023)
Projected traffic68,257 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 29 over Fairforest Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 29 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 US 29 over Fairforest Creek carry?

About 34,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is US 29 over Fairforest Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 140 ft wide.

Who owns US 29 over Fairforest Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.