US Bridges

S-42-222 over Middle Tyger River

Good

Spartanburg County, South Carolina · 8.0 MI E Greer · Structure no. 000000000005159

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-42-222 over Middle Tyger River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S-42-222 over Middle Tyger River 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 5,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,650 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesS-42-222
CrossesMiddle Tyger River
Location8.0 MI E Greer
RouteState Highway 222
Coordinates34.91286, -82.08387
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,100 (2023)
Projected traffic7,650 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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-42-222 over Middle Tyger River built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-42-222 over Middle Tyger River 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-42-222 over Middle Tyger River carry?

About 5,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-42-222 over Middle Tyger River?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns S-42-222 over Middle Tyger River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.