US Bridges

S-42-190 over Casey Creek

Good

Spartanburg County, South Carolina · 6.0 MI NW Cowpens · Structure no. 000000000007032

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
162 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-42-190 over Casey Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying S-42-190 over Casey 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,850 by 2043. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS-42-190
CrossesCasey Creek
Location6.0 MI NW Cowpens
RouteState Highway 190
Coordinates35.07409, -81.88605
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 15
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2023)
Projected traffic2,850 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-42-190 over Casey Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-42-190 over Casey 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-42-190 over Casey Creek carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is S-42-190 over Casey Creek?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns S-42-190 over Casey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.