US Bridges

Sc 292 over Jordan Ck-Lake Cooley

Good

Spartanburg County, South Carolina · 3.0MI S of Inman · Structure no. 000000000006931

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
121 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 292 over Jordan Ck-Lake Cooley is a concrete slab carrying Sc 292 over Jordan Ck-Lake Cooley in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 10,200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,790 by 2043. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSc 292
CrossesJordan Ck-Lake Cooley
Location3.0MI S of Inman
RouteState Highway 292
Coordinates35.00489, -82.11173
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,200 (2023)
Projected traffic14,790 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
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 292 over Jordan Ck-Lake Cooley built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 292 over Jordan Ck-Lake Cooley 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Sc 292 over Jordan Ck-Lake Cooley carry?

About 10,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Sc 292 over Jordan Ck-Lake Cooley?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 292 over Jordan Ck-Lake Cooley?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.