US Bridges

S-42-224 over Trib to S. Tyger River

FairPosted for load

Spartanburg County, South Carolina · 5.8 MI SE Lyman · Structure no. 000000000004664

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
75 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,150
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-42-224 over Trib to S. Tyger River is a concrete slab carrying S-42-224 over Trib to S. Tyger River in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,472 by 2043. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS-42-224
CrossesTrib to S. Tyger River
Location5.8 MI SE Lyman
RouteState Highway 224
Coordinates34.86769, -82.10632
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 10
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,150 (2023)
Projected traffic1,472 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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-42-224 over Trib to S. Tyger River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-42-224 over Trib to S. 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-42-224 over Trib to S. Tyger River carry?

About 1,150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-42-224 over Trib to S. Tyger River?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns S-42-224 over Trib to S. Tyger River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.