US Bridges

S-42-43 over Trib-Pacolet Riv

Good

Spartanburg County, South Carolina · 6.5 MI SW Chesnee · Structure no. 000000000000141

Built
1922
103 years old, rebuilt 1958
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-42-43 over Trib-Pacolet Riv is a concrete culvert carrying S-42-43 over Trib-Pacolet Riv in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1958, 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 5,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,850 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 65 ft wide.

CarriesS-42-43
CrossesTrib-Pacolet Riv
Location6.5 MI SW Chesnee
RouteState Highway 43
Coordinates35.07306, -81.92917
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,900 (2023)
Projected traffic8,850 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-42-43 over Trib-Pacolet Riv built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.

What condition is S-42-43 over Trib-Pacolet Riv 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 Trib-Pacolet Riv carry?

About 5,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-42-43 over Trib-Pacolet Riv?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns S-42-43 over Trib-Pacolet Riv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.