US 221 over Beaver Dam Creek
FairSpartanburg County, South Carolina · 3.7 MI S Spartanburg · Structure no. 000000000001137
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1962
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 14,700
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 221 over Beaver Dam Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 221 over Beaver Dam Creek in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1962, so it is 85 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 14,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,253 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 116 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 221 over Beaver Dam Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.
What condition is US 221 over Beaver Dam 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does US 221 over Beaver Dam Creek carry?
About 14,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US 221 over Beaver Dam Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 116 ft wide.
Who owns US 221 over Beaver Dam Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.