US Bridges

S-42-132 over Trib to Buck Creek

Good

Spartanburg County, South Carolina · 5.5 MI NW Chesnee · Structure no. 000000000006013

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-42-132 over Trib to Buck Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-42-132 over Trib to Buck 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 730 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesS-42-132
CrossesTrib to Buck Creek
Location5.5 MI NW Chesnee
RouteState Highway 132
Coordinates35.17806, -81.95611
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2023)
Projected traffic730 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-42-132 over Trib to Buck Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-42-132 over Trib to Buck Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does S-42-132 over Trib to Buck Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is S-42-132 over Trib to Buck Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns S-42-132 over Trib to Buck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.