US Bridges

US 221 over CSXT RR

Fair

Spartanburg County, South Carolina · 4 MI S of Spartanburg · Structure no. 000000000001316

Built
1945
80 years old, rebuilt 1962
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
152 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
14,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 221 over CSXT RR is a concrete tee beam carrying US 221 over CSXT RR in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 1962, so it is 80 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 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 221
CrossesCSXT RR
Location4 MI S of Spartanburg
RouteU.S. Route 221
CountySpartanburg County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.89819, -81.95274
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,700 (2023)
Projected traffic29,253 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$24,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 221 over CSXT RR built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.

What condition is US 221 over CSXT RR 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 CSXT RR carry?

About 14,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 221 over CSXT RR?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns US 221 over CSXT RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.