US Bridges

Sc 292 over Lawson Fork Creek

Good

Spartanburg County, South Carolina · 2.0MI S of Inman · Structure no. 000000000000982

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 292 over Lawson Fork Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sc 292 over Lawson Fork Creek in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 8,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,760 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSc 292
CrossesLawson Fork Creek
Location2.0MI S of Inman
RouteState Highway 292
Coordinates35.03503, -82.09579
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,800 (2023)
Projected traffic12,760 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Lawson Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 292 over Lawson Fork 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 292 over Lawson Fork Creek carry?

About 8,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Sc 292 over Lawson Fork Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 292 over Lawson Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.