S-42-98 over Wards Creek
FairSpartanburg County, South Carolina · Sunnyside/In Greer · Structure no. 000000000002254
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 28 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,900
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-42-98 over Wards Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-42-98 over Wards Creek in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,907 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 31 ft wide.
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-42-98 over Wards Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-42-98 over Wards 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-42-98 over Wards Creek carry?
About 1,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is S-42-98 over Wards Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns S-42-98 over Wards Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.