S-42-62 over Trib to Bens Creek
FairSpartanburg County, South Carolina · 7.0 MI SE Duncan · Structure no. 000000000001563
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 28 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,550
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-42-62 over Trib to Bens Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S-42-62 over Trib to Bens Creek 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 1,550 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,201 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-42-62 over Trib to Bens Creek built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-42-62 over Trib to Bens Creek 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does S-42-62 over Trib to Bens Creek carry?
About 1,550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is S-42-62 over Trib to Bens Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns S-42-62 over Trib to Bens Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.