S-42-88 over Kelsey Creek
FairSpartanburg County, South Carolina · 4.5 MI SE Spartanburg · Structure no. 000000000006936
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 90 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,950
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-42-88 over Kelsey Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying S-42-88 over Kelsey 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 1,950 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,925 by 2043. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 34 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-42-88 over Kelsey Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-42-88 over Kelsey 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-42-88 over Kelsey Creek carry?
About 1,950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is S-42-88 over Kelsey Creek?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns S-42-88 over Kelsey Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.