C-42-1845 over Buck Creek
GoodSpartanburg County, South Carolina · 4.0 MI SW Chesnee · Structure no. 000000000006783
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 266 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 275
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
C-42-1845 over Buck Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C-42-1845 over Buck Creek in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 275 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 352 by 2043. The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was C-42-1845 over Buck Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is C-42-1845 over 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does C-42-1845 over Buck Creek carry?
About 275 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is C-42-1845 over Buck Creek?
The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns C-42-1845 over Buck Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.