S-42-103 over Little Buck Creek
FairPosted for loadSpartanburg County, South Carolina · 1.3MI SE Chesnee · Structure no. 000000000006188
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 75 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 600
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-42-103 over Little Buck Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-42-103 over Little Buck Creek in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 768 by 2043. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 28 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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-42-103 over Little Buck Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-42-103 over Little Buck 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-42-103 over Little Buck Creek carry?
About 600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-42-103 over Little Buck Creek?
The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns S-42-103 over Little Buck Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.