US Bridges

S-42-236 over Dutchman Creek

Good

Spartanburg County, South Carolina · 12.0 MI E Woodruff · Structure no. 000000000002623

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-42-236 over Dutchman Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S-42-236 over Dutchman Creek in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesS-42-236
CrossesDutchman Creek
Location12.0 MI E Woodruff
RouteState Highway 236
Coordinates34.74403, -81.82974
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 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 closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-42-236 over Dutchman Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-42-236 over Dutchman 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-42-236 over Dutchman Creek carry?

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

How long is S-42-236 over Dutchman Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns S-42-236 over Dutchman Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.