US Bridges

S-42-1557 over Fairforest Creek

Good

Spartanburg County, South Carolina · Crescent St/Sptbg · Structure no. 000000000002421

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-42-1557 over Fairforest Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-42-1557 over Fairforest Creek in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 6,200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,300 by 2043. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS-42-1557
CrossesFairforest Creek
LocationCrescent St/Sptbg
RouteState Highway 1557
Coordinates34.93082, -81.93691
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating15.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,200 (2023)
Projected traffic9,300 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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-42-1557 over Fairforest Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-42-1557 over Fairforest 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-42-1557 over Fairforest Creek carry?

About 6,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is S-42-1557 over Fairforest Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns S-42-1557 over Fairforest Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.