The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) proposes to replace the US 29 (East Cherokee Street) bridge over Southern Railroad in Cherokee County.

The project includes replacing the existing bridge structure with a new bridge that meets current design and safety standards. The existing US 29 bridge, built in 1928, is a 108' X 38' concrete bridge with 4.2 feet of Sidewalk on each side . The proposed bridge will be a 70' x 41.29' simple span steel girder bridge, with 20' approach slabs and 5'-6" of sidewalk on the south side of the bridge .

The purpose of the project is to correct structural deficiencies of the existing US 29 bridge over Southern Railroad.

**Structurally Deficient is a status used to describe a bridge that has one or more structural defects that require attention. This status does not mean the bridge is unsafe for vehicle traffic.**

While engineering will take time, we will continue to provide updates on the progress of the project via this project page. Be sure to hit the "follow" button at the top of this page to receive direct notifications sent to your inbox. Opportunity for public comment will occur during the engineering design phase.The Comment period starts on 02/01/26 and ends on 03/03/26

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