S-42-525 over Fairforest Creek
GoodSpartanburg County, South Carolina · 4.0 MI NW Spartanburg · Structure no. 000000000002851
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,700
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-42-525 over Fairforest Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S-42-525 over Fairforest Creek in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 8,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,050 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-42-525 over Fairforest Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-42-525 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does S-42-525 over Fairforest Creek carry?
About 8,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-42-525 over Fairforest Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns S-42-525 over Fairforest Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.