US Bridges

S-42-20 over Trib to Pacolet River

Fair

Spartanburg County, South Carolina · 6MI NW Inman · Structure no. 000000000000156

Built
1923
102 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
54 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,150
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-42-20 over Trib to Pacolet River is a concrete arch - deck carrying S-42-20 over Trib to Pacolet River in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1923, so it is 102 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 1,150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,472 by 2043. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 22 ft wide.

CarriesS-42-20
CrossesTrib to Pacolet River
Location6MI NW Inman
RouteState Highway 20
Coordinates35.11913, -82.14526
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,150 (2023)
Projected traffic1,472 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$203,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-42-20 over Trib to Pacolet River built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-42-20 over Trib to Pacolet River 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-42-20 over Trib to Pacolet River carry?

About 1,150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-42-20 over Trib to Pacolet River?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns S-42-20 over Trib to Pacolet River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.