S-42-38 over Inman Mill Creek
FairSpartanburg County, South Carolina · 0.6MI W Inman · Structure no. 000000000000119
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 1955
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 21 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-42-38 over Inman Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S-42-38 over Inman Mill 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,800 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-42-38 over Inman Mill 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 Inman Mill 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does S-42-38 over Inman Mill Creek carry?
About 3,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is S-42-38 over Inman Mill Creek?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns S-42-38 over Inman Mill Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.