S-42-43 over Trib-Ltl Buck Ck
FairSpartanburg County, South Carolina · 2.0 MI SW Chesnee · Structure no. 000000000001562
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,400
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-42-43 over Trib-Ltl Buck Ck is a concrete culvert carrying S-42-43 over Trib-Ltl Buck Ck in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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.
It carries about 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,044 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 32 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-42-43 over Trib-Ltl Buck Ck built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-42-43 over Trib-Ltl Buck Ck 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does S-42-43 over Trib-Ltl Buck Ck carry?
About 1,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is S-42-43 over Trib-Ltl Buck Ck?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns S-42-43 over Trib-Ltl Buck Ck?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.