US Bridges

US 221 NB over Fergeson Crk

Good

Spartanburg County, South Carolina · 2.5 MI N Woodruff · Structure no. 000000000008680

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
210 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,050
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 221 NB over Fergeson Crk is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 221 NB over Fergeson Crk in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 5,050 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,191 by 2043. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 221 NB
CrossesFergeson Crk
Location2.5 MI N Woodruff
RouteU.S. Route 221
Coordinates34.77544, -82.02677
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.1 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,050 (2023)
Projected traffic9,191 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 US 221 NB over Fergeson Crk built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 221 NB over Fergeson Crk 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US 221 NB over Fergeson Crk carry?

About 5,050 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 221 NB over Fergeson Crk?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 221 NB over Fergeson Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.