Sc 290 over South Tyger River
PoorSpartanburg County, South Carolina · 2.0MI W of Duncan · Structure no. 000000000001139
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1959
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 170 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,400
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sc 290 over South Tyger River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Sc 290 over South Tyger River in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1959, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 7,400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,730 by 2043. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sc 290 over South Tyger River built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.
What condition is Sc 290 over South Tyger River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
How much traffic does Sc 290 over South Tyger River carry?
About 7,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Sc 290 over South Tyger River?
The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Sc 290 over South Tyger River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.