US Bridges

Sc 292 over Middle Tyger River

Fair

Spartanburg County, South Carolina · City of Lyman · Structure no. 000000000001140

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1959
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
148 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 292 over Middle Tyger River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Sc 292 over Middle 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 6,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,450 by 2043. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSc 292
CrossesMiddle Tyger River
LocationCity of Lyman
RouteState Highway 292
CountySpartanburg County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.94365, -82.13323
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,300 (2023)
Projected traffic9,450 by 2043
Trucks5%
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$509,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 292 over Middle Tyger River built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.

What condition is Sc 292 over Middle 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 Middle Tyger River carry?

About 6,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sc 292 over Middle Tyger River?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 292 over Middle Tyger River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.