US Bridges

S-42-184 over Jamison Creek

PoorPosted for load

Spartanburg County, South Carolina · 2.5 MI SW Landrum · Structure no. 000000000002256

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
70 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-42-184 over Jamison Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-42-184 over Jamison 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 450 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 657 by 2043. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS-42-184
CrossesJamison Creek
Location2.5 MI SW Landrum
RouteState Highway 184
Coordinates35.13877, -82.19675
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.5 US tons
Inventory rating13.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2023)
Projected traffic657 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$420,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-42-184 over Jamison Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-42-184 over Jamison Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does S-42-184 over Jamison Creek carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is S-42-184 over Jamison Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns S-42-184 over Jamison Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.