US Bridges

S-42-235 over Cane Creek

Fair

Spartanburg County, South Carolina · 9.8 MI E. Woodruff · Structure no. 000000000001564

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
125
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-42-235 over Cane Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying S-42-235 over Cane Creek in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 51 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS-42-235
CrossesCane Creek
Location9.8 MI E. Woodruff
RouteState Highway 235
Coordinates34.74111, -81.86639
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadH 10
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2023)
Projected traffic160 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$74,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-42-235 over Cane Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is S-42-235 over Cane 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-42-235 over Cane Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-42-235 over Cane Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns S-42-235 over Cane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.