US Bridges

S-42-57 over Peters Creek

Fair

Spartanburg County, South Carolina · 6.0 MI NE Spartanburg · Structure no. 000000000007172

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
105 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
425
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-42-57 over Peters Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-42-57 over Peters Creek in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 425 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 544 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).

CarriesS-42-57
CrossesPeters Creek
Location6.0 MI NE Spartanburg
RouteState Highway 57
Coordinates34.9998, -81.84052
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic425 (2023)
Projected traffic544 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$588,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-42-57 over Peters Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-42-57 over Peters 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does S-42-57 over Peters Creek carry?

About 425 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is S-42-57 over Peters Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns S-42-57 over Peters Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.