Sc 296 over South Tyger River
FairSpartanburg County, South Carolina · 10.0 MI SW Spartanburg · Structure no. 000000000002843
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 250 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sc 296 over South Tyger River is a concrete tee beam carrying Sc 296 over South Tyger 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 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 12,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,125 by 2043. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 31 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sc 296 over South Tyger River built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sc 296 over South 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Sc 296 over South Tyger River carry?
About 12,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Sc 296 over South Tyger River?
The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Sc 296 over South Tyger River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.