S-42-138 over Trib to Lawsons Fork CR
PoorSpartanburg County, South Carolina · 3.8 MI NE Spartanburg · Structure no. 000000000007174
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-42-138 over Trib to Lawsons Fork CR is a concrete slab carrying S-42-138 over Trib to Lawsons Fork CR 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 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 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,950 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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-42-138 over Trib to Lawsons Fork CR built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-42-138 over Trib to Lawsons Fork CR 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does S-42-138 over Trib to Lawsons Fork CR carry?
About 3,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is S-42-138 over Trib to Lawsons Fork CR?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns S-42-138 over Trib to Lawsons Fork CR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.