US Bridges

C-42-1207 over Kelsey Creek

Good

Spartanburg County, South Carolina · 5.5 MI SE Spartanburg · Structure no. 000000000000701

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
123 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
550
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C-42-1207 over Kelsey Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C-42-1207 over Kelsey Creek in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 825 by 2043. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesC-42-1207
CrossesKelsey Creek
Location5.5 MI SE Spartanburg
RouteCounty Highway 1207
Coordinates34.89424, -81.86642
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2023)
Projected traffic825 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C-42-1207 over Kelsey Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is C-42-1207 over Kelsey 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does C-42-1207 over Kelsey Creek carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is C-42-1207 over Kelsey Creek?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns C-42-1207 over Kelsey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.