US Bridges

Sc 80 over South Tyger River

Good

Spartanburg County, South Carolina · 2 MI E of Greer · Structure no. 000000000009667

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
460 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
7,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 80 over South Tyger River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 80 over South Tyger River in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,900 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,848 by 2043. The structure is 460 ft (140.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSc 80
CrossesSouth Tyger River
Location2 MI E of Greer
RouteState Highway 80
Coordinates34.94936, -82.17968
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length460 ft (140.2 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,900 (2023)
Projected traffic8,848 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Sc 80 over South Tyger River built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 80 over South Tyger River 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 Sc 80 over South Tyger River carry?

About 7,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Sc 80 over South Tyger River?

The structure is 460 ft (140.2 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 80 over South Tyger River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.