US Bridges

Sc 129 over I-85

Fair

Spartanburg County, South Carolina · 3.0MI NE of Wellford · Structure no. 000000000008786

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
295 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 129 over I-85 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 129 over I-85 in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 10,300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,935 by 2043. The structure is 295 ft (89.8 m) long and 63 ft wide.

CarriesSc 129
CrossesI-85
Location3.0MI NE of Wellford
RouteState Highway 129
Coordinates34.96111, -82.05333
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length295 ft (89.8 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 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
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 129 over I-85 built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 129 over I-85 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Sc 129 over I-85 carry?

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

How long is Sc 129 over I-85?

The structure is 295 ft (89.8 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 129 over I-85?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.