US Bridges

Sc 357 over South Tyger River

Good

Spartanburg County, South Carolina · 2.1MI N of Greer · Structure no. 000000000003108

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
200 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 357 over South Tyger River is a concrete tee beam carrying Sc 357 over South Tyger River in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 9,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,065 by 2043. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSc 357
CrossesSouth Tyger River
Location2.1MI N of Greer
RouteState Highway 357
Coordinates34.96157, -82.20621
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,500 (2023)
Projected traffic12,065 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 357 over South Tyger River built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 357 over South 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 357 over South Tyger River carry?

About 9,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Sc 357 over South Tyger River?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 357 over South Tyger River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.