C-42-218 over Lawson Fork CR
FairSpartanburg County, South Carolina · 1 1/2 MI SE of Inman · Structure no. 000000000003518
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 225
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
C-42-218 over Lawson Fork CR is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying C-42-218 over Lawson Fork CR in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 288 by 2043. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was C-42-218 over Lawson Fork CR built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is C-42-218 over Lawson Fork CR 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does C-42-218 over Lawson Fork CR carry?
About 225 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is C-42-218 over Lawson Fork CR?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns C-42-218 over Lawson Fork CR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.