S-42-494 over Lawsons Fork Creek
FairSpartanburg County, South Carolina · 2.3 MI E. Spartanburg · Structure no. 000000000003512
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 240 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,900
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-42-494 over Lawsons Fork Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying S-42-494 over Lawsons Fork 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 7,900 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,850 by 2043. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-42-494 over Lawsons Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-42-494 over Lawsons Fork 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does S-42-494 over Lawsons Fork Creek carry?
About 7,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is S-42-494 over Lawsons Fork Creek?
The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns S-42-494 over Lawsons Fork Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.