S-42-31 over Peters Creek
PoorClosed to trafficSpartanburg County, South Carolina · 4.5 MI SW Cowpens · Structure no. 000000000004212
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 150 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 11,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-42-31 over Peters Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying S-42-31 over Peters Creek in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the South Carolina average of 48 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,410 by 2043. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-42-31 over Peters Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-42-31 over Peters Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does S-42-31 over Peters Creek carry?
About 11,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is S-42-31 over Peters Creek?
The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns S-42-31 over Peters Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.