S-42-86 over Jimmies Creek
FairClosed to trafficSpartanburg County, South Carolina · 4.0 MI E Woodruff · Structure no. 000000000006381
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 75 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 275
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-42-86 over Jimmies Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-42-86 over Jimmies Creek in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 275 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 630 by 2043. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-42-86 over Jimmies Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-42-86 over Jimmies 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does S-42-86 over Jimmies Creek carry?
About 275 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is S-42-86 over Jimmies Creek?
The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns S-42-86 over Jimmies Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.