S-42-538 over Lawson Fork Creek
FairPosted for loadSpartanburg County, South Carolina · 3.0 MI E Spartanburg · Structure no. 000000000003987
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 90 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,400
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-42-538 over Lawson Fork Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-42-538 over Lawson Fork Creek in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 12,400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,980 by 2043. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 72 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-42-538 over Lawson Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-42-538 over Lawson 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-42-538 over Lawson Fork Creek carry?
About 12,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is S-42-538 over Lawson Fork Creek?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.
Who owns S-42-538 over Lawson Fork Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.