US Bridges

S-42-1017 over Lawsons Fork Creek

Good

Spartanburg County, South Carolina · Sydnor Dr/Sptbg · Structure no. 000000000002420

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
240 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,850
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-42-1017 over Lawsons Fork Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying S-42-1017 over Lawsons Fork Creek in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1956, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,850 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,775 by 2043. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 37 ft wide.

CarriesS-42-1017
CrossesLawsons Fork Creek
LocationSydnor Dr/Sptbg
RouteState Highway 1017
Coordinates34.9518, -81.9003
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,850 (2023)
Projected traffic2,775 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$569,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-42-1017 over Lawsons Fork Creek built?

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

What condition is S-42-1017 over Lawsons Fork 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does S-42-1017 over Lawsons Fork Creek carry?

About 1,850 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is S-42-1017 over Lawsons Fork Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns S-42-1017 over Lawsons Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.