S-42-86 over Ferguson Creek
FairSpartanburg County, South Carolina · 5.0 MI NE Woodruff · Structure no. 000000000006935
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 150 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 275
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-42-86 over Ferguson Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying S-42-86 over Ferguson Creek 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 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.
It carries about 275 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 630 by 2043. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-42-86 over Ferguson Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-42-86 over Ferguson 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 Ferguson Creek carry?
About 275 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is S-42-86 over Ferguson Creek?
The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns S-42-86 over Ferguson Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.