US Bridges

C-42-2014 over U S 221

Fair

Spartanburg County, South Carolina · 6.2 MI SW Spartanburg · Structure no. 000000000003988

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
245 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
225
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C-42-2014 over U S 221 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C-42-2014 over U S 221 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.

It carries about 225 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 288 by 2043. The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesC-42-2014
CrossesU S 221
Location6.2 MI SW Spartanburg
RouteCounty Highway 2014
Coordinates34.86713, -81.96059
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length245 ft (74.7 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 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
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was C-42-2014 over U S 221 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is C-42-2014 over U S 221 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-42-2014 over U S 221 carry?

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

How long is C-42-2014 over U S 221?

The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns C-42-2014 over U S 221?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.