US Bridges

Sc 296 over North Tyger River

Fair

Spartanburg County, South Carolina · 6.3 MI SW Spartanburg · Structure no. 000000000002845

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
341 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
31,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 296 over North Tyger River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 296 over North 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 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 31,700 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,965 by 2043. The structure is 341 ft (103.9 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSc 296
CrossesNorth Tyger River
Location6.3 MI SW Spartanburg
RouteState Highway 296
CountySpartanburg County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.90586, -82.02931
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating9.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length341 ft (103.9 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width85 ft (26 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,700 (2023)
Projected traffic45,965 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 296 over North Tyger River built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 296 over North 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Sc 296 over North Tyger River carry?

About 31,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Sc 296 over North Tyger River?

The structure is 341 ft (103.9 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 296 over North Tyger River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.