S-42-191 over Br of Lawson Fork CR
PoorPosted for loadSpartanburg County, South Carolina · 3.3 MI N Spartanburg · Structure no. 000000000006014
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 105 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-42-191 over Br of Lawson Fork CR is a concrete slab carrying S-42-191 over Br of Lawson Fork CR 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 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 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,250 by 2043. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-42-191 over Br of Lawson Fork CR built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-42-191 over Br of Lawson Fork CR 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-42-191 over Br of Lawson Fork CR carry?
About 5,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-42-191 over Br of Lawson Fork CR?
The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns S-42-191 over Br of Lawson Fork CR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.