S-42-317 over Frey Creek
PoorPosted for loadSpartanburg County, South Carolina · 6.4 MI W. Spartanburg · Structure no. 000000000000221
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old, rebuilt 1960
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 65 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-42-317 over Frey Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying S-42-317 over Frey Creek in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 100 years old, older than the South Carolina average of 48 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 384 by 2043. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 34 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-42-317 over Frey Creek built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.
What condition is S-42-317 over Frey Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does S-42-317 over Frey Creek carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-42-317 over Frey Creek?
The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns S-42-317 over Frey Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.