S-42-30 over Lawson Fork Creek
GoodSpartanburg County, South Carolina · 5.0 MI E Spartanburg · Structure no. 000000000007027
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 250 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,600
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-42-30 over Lawson Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-42-30 over Lawson Fork Creek in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger 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 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,400 by 2043. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 43 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-42-30 over Lawson Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-42-30 over Lawson Fork 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-42-30 over Lawson Fork Creek carry?
About 3,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-42-30 over Lawson Fork Creek?
The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns S-42-30 over Lawson Fork Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.