Sc 296 over Middle Tyger River
GoodSpartanburg County, South Carolina · 7.3 MI SW Spartanburg · Structure no. 000000000002844
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 242 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 31,700
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sc 296 over Middle Tyger River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 296 over Middle Tyger River in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 31,700 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,965 by 2043. The structure is 242 ft (73.9 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sc 296 over Middle Tyger River built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sc 296 over Middle Tyger River 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Sc 296 over Middle Tyger River carry?
About 31,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Sc 296 over Middle Tyger River?
The structure is 242 ft (73.9 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.
Who owns Sc 296 over Middle Tyger River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.