S-42-825 over Kelsey Creek
GoodSpartanburg County, South Carolina · 6.2 MI SE of Spartanburg · Structure no. 000000000006939
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 125
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-42-825 over Kelsey Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying S-42-825 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 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-42-825 over Kelsey Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-42-825 over Kelsey 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does S-42-825 over Kelsey Creek carry?
About 125 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-42-825 over Kelsey Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns S-42-825 over Kelsey Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.