S-42-43 over Shoally Creek
GoodSpartanburg County, South Carolina · 4.5MI N Spartanburg · Structure no. 000000000000140
- Built
- 1922
- 103 years old, rebuilt 1959
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10,600
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-42-43 over Shoally Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S-42-43 over Shoally Creek in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1959, so it is 103 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 10,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,900 by 2043. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-42-43 over Shoally Creek built?
It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.
What condition is S-42-43 over Shoally 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does S-42-43 over Shoally Creek carry?
About 10,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-42-43 over Shoally Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns S-42-43 over Shoally Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.