S-42-195 over Bens Creek
PoorSpartanburg County, South Carolina · 7.5 MI NW Woodruff · Structure no. 000000000006937
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 105 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-42-195 over Bens Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying S-42-195 over Bens 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 192 by 2043. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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-42-195 over Bens Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-42-195 over Bens Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does S-42-195 over Bens Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-42-195 over Bens Creek?
The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns S-42-195 over Bens Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.