S-42-581 over Meadow Creek
GoodSpartanburg County, South Carolina · 4.0 MI E Inman · Structure no. 000000000004217
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 78 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-42-581 over Meadow Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-42-581 over Meadow Creek in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,816 by 2043. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-42-581 over Meadow Creek built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-42-581 over Meadow 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does S-42-581 over Meadow Creek carry?
About 2,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-42-581 over Meadow Creek?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns S-42-581 over Meadow Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.