S-42-108 over Lawson Fork Creek
FairPosted for loadSpartanburg County, South Carolina · 3.0 MI NW Pacolet · Structure no. 000000000007298
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 180 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 600
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-42-108 over Lawson Fork Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-42-108 over Lawson Fork Creek in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,374 by 2043. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-42-108 over Lawson Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-42-108 over Lawson Fork 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does S-42-108 over Lawson Fork Creek carry?
About 600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is S-42-108 over Lawson Fork Creek?
The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns S-42-108 over Lawson Fork Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.