S-42-44 over Lawsons Fork Creek
FairSpartanburg County, South Carolina · 1.7MI NE Spartanburg · Structure no. 000000000001982
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 200 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25,400
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-42-44 over Lawsons Fork Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying S-42-44 over Lawsons Fork Creek in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 72 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 25,400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,830 by 2043. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 73 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-42-44 over Lawsons Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is S-42-44 over Lawsons Fork 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does S-42-44 over Lawsons Fork Creek carry?
About 25,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is S-42-44 over Lawsons Fork Creek?
The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.
Who owns S-42-44 over Lawsons Fork Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.