S-42-781 over Br of Peters Creek
PoorClosed to trafficSpartanburg County, South Carolina · 4.0 MI N Spartanburg · Structure no. 000000000005392
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 90 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 125
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-42-781 over Br of Peters Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-42-781 over Br of Peters 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2044. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 34 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-42-781 over Br of Peters Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-42-781 over Br of Peters 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-42-781 over Br of Peters Creek carry?
About 125 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-42-781 over Br of Peters Creek?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns S-42-781 over Br of Peters Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.