US Bridges

C-42-8217 over Trib-Pacolet River

Good

Spartanburg County, South Carolina · 3.5 MI SW Cowpens · Structure no. 000000000005860

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
375
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C-42-8217 over Trib-Pacolet River is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying C-42-8217 over Trib-Pacolet River in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 375 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesC-42-8217
CrossesTrib-Pacolet River
Location3.5 MI SW Cowpens
RouteCounty Highway 8217
Coordinates34.98129, -81.84691
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic375 (2023)
Projected traffic480 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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 C-42-8217 over Trib-Pacolet River built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is C-42-8217 over Trib-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 November 2023.

How much traffic does C-42-8217 over Trib-Pacolet River carry?

About 375 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is C-42-8217 over Trib-Pacolet River?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns C-42-8217 over Trib-Pacolet River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.