US Bridges

S-42-40 over Br to Lawson Fork CR

Good

Spartanburg County, South Carolina · 5.0MI NW Spartanburg · Structure no. 000000000006933

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-42-40 over Br to Lawson Fork CR is a concrete slab carrying S-42-40 over Br to Lawson Fork CR in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 640 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS-42-40
CrossesBr to Lawson Fork CR
Location5.0MI NW Spartanburg
RouteState Highway 40
Coordinates34.99266, -82.00243
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2023)
Projected traffic640 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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 S-42-40 over Br to Lawson Fork CR built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-42-40 over Br to Lawson Fork CR 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 S-42-40 over Br to Lawson Fork CR carry?

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

How long is S-42-40 over Br to Lawson Fork CR?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns S-42-40 over Br to Lawson Fork CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.