C-42-977 over Meadow Creek
FairSpartanburg County, South Carolina · 3.1 MI NE Inman · Structure no. 000000000004667
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 225
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
C-42-977 over Meadow Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying C-42-977 over Meadow Creek 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 5 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 288 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was C-42-977 over Meadow Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is C-42-977 over Meadow Creek 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does C-42-977 over Meadow Creek carry?
About 225 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is C-42-977 over Meadow Creek?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns C-42-977 over Meadow Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.