S-42-56 over Meadow Creek
FairSpartanburg County, South Carolina · 4.0 MI SE Inman · Structure no. 000000000006011
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,900
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-42-56 over Meadow Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying S-42-56 over Meadow Creek in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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.
It carries about 15,900 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,850 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-42-56 over Meadow Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-42-56 over Meadow 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 2023.
How much traffic does S-42-56 over Meadow Creek carry?
About 15,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is S-42-56 over Meadow Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns S-42-56 over Meadow Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.