S-42-651 over Beaverdam Creek
PoorPosted for loadSpartanburg County, South Carolina · 4.0 MI S Spartanburg · Structure no. 000000000005389
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-42-651 over Beaverdam Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-42-651 over Beaverdam 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,816 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 S-42-651 over Beaverdam Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-42-651 over Beaverdam Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does S-42-651 over Beaverdam Creek carry?
About 2,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is S-42-651 over Beaverdam Creek?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns S-42-651 over Beaverdam Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.