US Bridges

US 221 NB over Little Fergerson Creek

Good

Spartanburg County, South Carolina · 3.5 MI N Woodruff · Structure no. 000000000008681

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
120 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,050
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 221 NB over Little Fergerson Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 221 NB over Little Fergerson Creek 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 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 221 NB
CrossesLittle Fergerson Creek
Location3.5 MI N Woodruff
RouteU.S. Route 221
Coordinates34.78911, -82.02214
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 221 NB over Little Fergerson Creek built?

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

What condition is US 221 NB over Little Fergerson 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US 221 NB over Little Fergerson Creek carry?

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

How long is US 221 NB over Little Fergerson Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 221 NB over Little Fergerson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.