S-42-42 over Obed Creek
FairPosted for loadSpartanburg County, South Carolina · 7.5 MI NE Inman · Structure no. 000000000005385
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 90 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-42-42 over Obed Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-42-42 over Obed Creek in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,160 by 2043. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 28 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-42-42 over Obed Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-42-42 over Obed 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does S-42-42 over Obed Creek carry?
About 4,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-42-42 over Obed Creek?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns S-42-42 over Obed Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.