US Bridges

S-42-195 over Trib to Bens Creek

Good

Spartanburg County, South Carolina · 7.5 MI NW Woodruff · Structure no. 000000000002257

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-42-195 over Trib to Bens Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S-42-195 over Trib to Bens Creek in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 192 by 2043. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS-42-195
CrossesTrib to Bens Creek
Location7.5 MI NW Woodruff
RouteState Highway 195
Coordinates34.83109, -82.10782
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2023)
Projected traffic192 by 2043
Trucks5%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-42-195 over Trib to Bens Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-42-195 over Trib to Bens 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does S-42-195 over Trib to Bens Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-42-195 over Trib to Bens Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns S-42-195 over Trib to Bens Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.