US Bridges

C-42-4694 over Trib Lawson Fork Creek

Good

Spartanburg County, South Carolina · 2.0 MI SE of Inman · Structure no. 000000000006785

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
225
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C-42-4694 over Trib Lawson Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying C-42-4694 over Trib Lawson Fork Creek in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 225 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 288 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesC-42-4694
CrossesTrib Lawson Fork Creek
Location2.0 MI SE of Inman
RouteCounty Highway 4694
Coordinates35.03125, -82.05964
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2023)
Projected traffic288 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C-42-4694 over Trib Lawson Fork Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is C-42-4694 over Trib Lawson Fork 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does C-42-4694 over Trib Lawson Fork Creek carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is C-42-4694 over Trib Lawson Fork Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns C-42-4694 over Trib Lawson Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.