US Bridges

S-42-264 over Chinquapin Creek

Good

Spartanburg County, South Carolina · Fairview Ave/Spartanburg · Structure no. 000000000001983

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-42-264 over Chinquapin Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S-42-264 over Chinquapin Creek in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1953, 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 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 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,900 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 60 ft wide.

CarriesS-42-264
CrossesChinquapin Creek
LocationFairview Ave/Spartanburg
RouteState Highway 264
Coordinates34.961, -81.92029
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating101.4 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2023)
Projected traffic3,900 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$95,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-42-264 over Chinquapin Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-42-264 over Chinquapin Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does S-42-264 over Chinquapin Creek carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is S-42-264 over Chinquapin Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns S-42-264 over Chinquapin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.