Sc 290 over Means Creek
GoodSpartanburg County, South Carolina · 8.0 MI SW Spartanburg · Structure no. 000000000003105
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old, rebuilt 2005
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sc 290 over Means Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sc 290 over Means Creek in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 84 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 8,200 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,300 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 150 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sc 290 over Means Creek built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.
What condition is Sc 290 over Means 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Sc 290 over Means Creek carry?
About 8,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Sc 290 over Means Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 150 ft wide.
Who owns Sc 290 over Means Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.