S-42-1550 over Fairforest Creek
FairSpartanburg County, South Carolina · In Spartanburg · Structure no. 000000000000077
- Built
- 1927
- 98 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-42-1550 over Fairforest Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S-42-1550 over Fairforest Creek in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 years old, older 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 35 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-42-1550 over Fairforest Creek built?
It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-42-1550 over Fairforest Creek 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does S-42-1550 over Fairforest Creek carry?
About 1,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is S-42-1550 over Fairforest Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns S-42-1550 over Fairforest Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.