S-42-496 over Little Chinquepin Creek
FairPosted for loadSpartanburg County, South Carolina · Centennial Dr/Spartanburg · Structure no. 000000000003513
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 75 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 900
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-42-496 over Little Chinquepin Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-42-496 over Little Chinquepin 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,152 by 2043. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 28 ft wide.
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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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-42-496 over Little Chinquepin Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-42-496 over Little 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-42-496 over Little Chinquepin Creek carry?
About 900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-42-496 over Little Chinquepin Creek?
The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns S-42-496 over Little Chinquepin Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.