S-42-215 over Buck Creek
GoodSpartanburg County, South Carolina · 5.0 MI NW Chesnee · Structure no. 000000000002260
- Built
- 2010
- 15 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 110 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 275
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-42-215 over Buck Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S-42-215 over Buck 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 275 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 382 by 2043. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-42-215 over Buck Creek built?
It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-42-215 over Buck 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-42-215 over Buck Creek carry?
About 275 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-42-215 over Buck Creek?
The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns S-42-215 over Buck Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.