US 221 over Cherokee Creek
GoodSpartanburg County, South Carolina · 7.1 MI NE Spartanburg · Structure no. 000000000001557
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old, rebuilt 1979
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 24,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 221 over Cherokee Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 221 over Cherokee Creek in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 77 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 24,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,800 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 121 ft wide.
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 221 over Cherokee Creek built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.
What condition is US 221 over Cherokee 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does US 221 over Cherokee Creek carry?
About 24,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is US 221 over Cherokee Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 121 ft wide.
Who owns US 221 over Cherokee Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.