S-42-591 over Middle Tyger River
FairSpartanburg County, South Carolina · 5.0 MI SE Duncan · Structure no. 000000000004218
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 240 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-42-591 over Middle Tyger River is a concrete tee beam carrying S-42-591 over Middle Tyger River 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 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,150 by 2043. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 33 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-42-591 over Middle Tyger River built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-42-591 over Middle Tyger River 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does S-42-591 over Middle Tyger River carry?
About 2,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is S-42-591 over Middle Tyger River?
The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns S-42-591 over Middle Tyger River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.