S-42-317 over N. Tyger River
PoorPosted for loadSpartanburg County, South Carolina · 3.0 MI SE Wellford · Structure no. 000000000001142
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1960
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 109 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-42-317 over N. Tyger River is a concrete arch - deck carrying S-42-317 over N. Tyger River in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 85 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 4 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 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-42-317 over N. Tyger River built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.
What condition is S-42-317 over N. Tyger River 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does S-42-317 over N. Tyger River carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-42-317 over N. Tyger River?
The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns S-42-317 over N. Tyger River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.