US Bridges

S-42-651 over Fairforest Creek

Good

Spartanburg County, South Carolina · 3.5 MI S. Spartanburg · Structure no. 000000000004427

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
190 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-42-651 over Fairforest Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S-42-651 over Fairforest Creek in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,816 by 2043. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS-42-651
CrossesFairforest Creek
Location3.5 MI S. Spartanburg
RouteState Highway 651
Coordinates34.90376, -81.91008
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2023)
Projected traffic2,816 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-42-651 over Fairforest Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-42-651 over Fairforest 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does S-42-651 over Fairforest Creek carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is S-42-651 over Fairforest Creek?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns S-42-651 over Fairforest Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.