C-42-10 over Cedar Shoals CR
PoorPosted for loadSpartanburg County, South Carolina · 14.1 MI SE Woodruff · Structure no. 000000000001144
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 82 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 225
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
C-42-10 over Cedar Shoals CR is a steel truss - thru carrying C-42-10 over Cedar Shoals CR in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1940, 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 288 by 2043. The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long and 16 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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-42-10 over Cedar Shoals CR built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is C-42-10 over Cedar Shoals CR 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does C-42-10 over Cedar Shoals CR carry?
About 225 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is C-42-10 over Cedar Shoals CR?
The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns C-42-10 over Cedar Shoals CR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.