US Bridges

Sc 129 over Freys Creek

Good

Spartanburg County, South Carolina · 3.0 MI N of Wellford · Structure no. 000000000003981

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 129 over Freys Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sc 129 over Freys Creek in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 10,300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,935 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 102 ft wide.

CarriesSc 129
CrossesFreys Creek
Location3.0 MI N of Wellford
RouteState Highway 129
Coordinates34.96251, -82.05766
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width102 ft (31.1 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,300 (2023)
Projected traffic14,935 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 129 over Freys Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 129 over Freys 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 129 over Freys Creek carry?

About 10,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Sc 129 over Freys Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 129 over Freys Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.