US Bridges

C-42-4782 over Ltl Chinquepin Ck

Good

Spartanburg County, South Carolina · 1.8MI NW Spartanburg · Structure no. 000000000001150

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
225
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C-42-4782 over Ltl Chinquepin Ck is a concrete culvert carrying C-42-4782 over Ltl Chinquepin Ck 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 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 288 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesC-42-4782
CrossesLtl Chinquepin Ck
Location1.8MI NW Spartanburg
RouteCounty Highway 4782
Coordinates34.96693, -81.95028
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2023)
Projected traffic288 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$63,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C-42-4782 over Ltl Chinquepin Ck built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is C-42-4782 over Ltl Chinquepin Ck 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-42-4782 over Ltl Chinquepin Ck carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is C-42-4782 over Ltl Chinquepin Ck?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns C-42-4782 over Ltl Chinquepin Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.