US Bridges

S-42-128 over North Pacolet River

Good

Spartanburg County, South Carolina · 3.0 MI E Landrum · Structure no. 000000000005387

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
190 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-42-128 over North Pacolet River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-42-128 over North Pacolet River in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,030 by 2043. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesS-42-128
CrossesNorth Pacolet River
Location3.0 MI E Landrum
RouteState Highway 128
Coordinates35.18964, -82.14318
Functional classRural Major 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,500 (2023)
Projected traffic8,030 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$548,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-42-128 over North Pacolet River built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-42-128 over North Pacolet 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-42-128 over North Pacolet River carry?

About 5,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is S-42-128 over North Pacolet River?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns S-42-128 over North Pacolet River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.