S-42-93 over Mcelwain Creek
PoorPosted for loadSpartanburg County, South Carolina · 6.0 MI SW Pacolet · Structure no. 000000000003117
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 325
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-42-93 over Mcelwain Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-42-93 over Mcelwain 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 325 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 452 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-42-93 over Mcelwain Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-42-93 over Mcelwain Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does S-42-93 over Mcelwain Creek carry?
About 325 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is S-42-93 over Mcelwain Creek?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns S-42-93 over Mcelwain Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.