US Bridges

C-42-3664 over Fairforest Creek

Good

Spartanburg County, South Carolina · City of Spartanburg · Structure no. 000000000003536

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
225
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

C-42-3664 over Fairforest Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying C-42-3664 over Fairforest Creek in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 225 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 288 by 2043. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesC-42-3664
CrossesFairforest Creek
LocationCity of Spartanburg
RouteCounty Highway 3664
Coordinates34.93775, -81.95116
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.4 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2023)
Projected traffic288 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C-42-3664 over Fairforest Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is C-42-3664 over Fairforest Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does C-42-3664 over Fairforest Creek carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is C-42-3664 over Fairforest Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns C-42-3664 over Fairforest Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.