US Bridges

Sc 296 over Enoree River

Fair

Spartanburg County, South Carolina · 8.8 MI SE Greer · Structure no. 000000000002842

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
250 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
7,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 296 over Enoree River is a concrete tee beam carrying Sc 296 over Enoree River in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 7,900 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,091 by 2043. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSc 296
CrossesEnoree River
Location8.8 MI SE Greer
RouteState Highway 296
Coordinates34.82568, -82.18785
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,900 (2023)
Projected traffic18,091 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 296 over Enoree River built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 296 over Enoree 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 296 over Enoree River carry?

About 7,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Sc 296 over Enoree River?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 296 over Enoree River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.