US Bridges

S-42-191 over Sc 85

Poor

Spartanburg County, South Carolina · 3.5 MI N Spartanburg · Structure no. 000000000006015

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
210 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-42-191 over Sc 85 is a concrete tee beam carrying S-42-191 over Sc 85 in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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.

It carries about 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,250 by 2043. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesS-42-191
CrossesSc 85
Location3.5 MI N Spartanburg
RouteState Highway 191
Coordinates35.00268, -81.92557
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,500 (2023)
Projected traffic8,250 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S-42-191 over Sc 85 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-42-191 over Sc 85 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does S-42-191 over Sc 85 carry?

About 5,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-42-191 over Sc 85?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns S-42-191 over Sc 85?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.