US Bridges

S-42-234 over Trib Enoree River

PoorPosted for load

Spartanburg County, South Carolina · 4.0 MI S Woodruff · Structure no. 000000000002416

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
98 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
475
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-42-234 over Trib Enoree River is a concrete slab carrying S-42-234 over Trib Enoree River in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 69 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 4 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 475 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 608 by 2043. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesS-42-234
CrossesTrib Enoree River
Location4.0 MI S Woodruff
RouteState Highway 234
Coordinates34.69973, -82.04386
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 rating6.1 US tons
Inventory rating3.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadH 10
Structure length98 ft (29.9 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 traffic475 (2023)
Projected traffic608 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$557,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-42-234 over Trib Enoree River built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is S-42-234 over Trib Enoree River 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-42-234 over Trib Enoree River carry?

About 475 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-42-234 over Trib Enoree River?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns S-42-234 over Trib Enoree River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.