Sc 72 over Tyger River
PoorUnion County, South Carolina · 6.9 MI W of Carlisle · Structure no. 000000000002860
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 752 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sc 72 over Tyger River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 72 over Tyger River in Union County, South Carolina. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the South Carolina average of 48 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,350 by 2043. The structure is 752 ft (229.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sc 72 over Tyger River built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sc 72 over Tyger River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Sc 72 over Tyger River carry?
About 2,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.
How long is Sc 72 over Tyger River?
The structure is 752 ft (229.3 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Sc 72 over Tyger River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.