C-42-1913 over Island Creek
FairPosted for loadSpartanburg County, South Carolina · 4.2 MI S Chesnee · Structure no. 000000000000461
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 71 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 225
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
C-42-1913 over Island Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying C-42-1913 over Island Creek in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 225 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 288 by 2043. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 C-42-1913 over Island Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is C-42-1913 over Island 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does C-42-1913 over Island Creek carry?
About 225 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is C-42-1913 over Island Creek?
The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns C-42-1913 over Island Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.