US Bridges

Sc 292 over North Tyger River

Fair

Spartanburg County, South Carolina · 4.0MI N of Lyman · Structure no. 000000000000981

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
190 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 292 over North Tyger River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 292 over North Tyger River in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 10,200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,790 by 2043. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSc 292
CrossesNorth Tyger River
Location4.0MI N of Lyman
RouteState Highway 292
Coordinates34.97526, -82.11835
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,200 (2023)
Projected traffic14,790 by 2043
Trucks10%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 292 over North Tyger River built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 292 over North Tyger 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 292 over North Tyger River carry?

About 10,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Sc 292 over North Tyger River?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 292 over North Tyger River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.