US Bridges

US 29 over Halfway Creek

Good

Spartanburg County, South Carolina · 5.0 MI E of Spartanburg · Structure no. 000000000005853

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
26,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 29 over Halfway Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 29 over Halfway Creek in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 26,100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,939 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 137 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 29
CrossesHalfway Creek
Location5.0 MI E of Spartanburg
RouteU.S. Route 29
Coordinates34.97411, -81.88128
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width137 ft (41.8 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,100 (2023)
Projected traffic51,939 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 29 over Halfway Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 29 over Halfway 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 US 29 over Halfway Creek carry?

About 26,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 29 over Halfway Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 137 ft wide.

Who owns US 29 over Halfway Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.