US Bridges

S-42-253 over Trib-Pacolet Riv

Good

Spartanburg County, South Carolina · 3.5 MI N. Inman · Structure no. 000000000002091

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-42-253 over Trib-Pacolet Riv is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S-42-253 over Trib-Pacolet Riv in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 900 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,251 by 2043. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS-42-253
CrossesTrib-Pacolet Riv
Location3.5 MI N. Inman
RouteState Highway 253
Coordinates35.09582, -82.11014
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2023)
Projected traffic1,251 by 2043
Trucks8%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-42-253 over Trib-Pacolet Riv built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-42-253 over Trib-Pacolet Riv 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does S-42-253 over Trib-Pacolet Riv carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is S-42-253 over Trib-Pacolet Riv?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns S-42-253 over Trib-Pacolet Riv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.