S-42-38 over Lawson Fork Creek
GoodSpartanburg County, South Carolina · 2.0 MI W Inman · Structure no. 000000000000118
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 1955
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-42-38 over Lawson Fork Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S-42-38 over Lawson Fork Creek in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 105 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,800 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-42-38 over Lawson Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.
What condition is S-42-38 over Lawson Fork Creek 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does S-42-38 over Lawson Fork Creek carry?
About 3,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is S-42-38 over Lawson Fork Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns S-42-38 over Lawson Fork Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.