S-42-196 over Tims Creek
PoorPosted for loadSpartanburg County, South Carolina · 8.0 MI S Spartanburg · Structure no. 000000000003509
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,850
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-42-196 over Tims Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-42-196 over Tims Creek in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 1,850 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,368 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-42-196 over Tims Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-42-196 over Tims 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does S-42-196 over Tims Creek carry?
About 1,850 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-42-196 over Tims 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-42-196 over Tims Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.