US Bridges

S-42-44 over Chinquepin Creek

Fair

Spartanburg County, South Carolina · 1MI NE Spartanburg · Structure no. 000000000003113

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-42-44 over Chinquepin Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S-42-44 over Chinquepin Creek in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 25,400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,830 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 107 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesS-42-44
CrossesChinquepin Creek
Location1MI NE Spartanburg
RouteState Highway 44
CountySpartanburg County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.96364, -81.92668
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width107 ft (32.6 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,400 (2023)
Projected traffic36,830 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$57,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-42-44 over Chinquepin Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-42-44 over Chinquepin Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does S-42-44 over Chinquepin Creek carry?

About 25,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is S-42-44 over Chinquepin Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 107 ft wide.

Who owns S-42-44 over Chinquepin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.