C-42-1597 over Trib Lawson Fork Creek
FairSpartanburg County, South Carolina · 1.5 MI S of Inman · Structure no. 000000000007302
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 225
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
C-42-1597 over Trib Lawson Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying C-42-1597 over Trib 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 6 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 288 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was C-42-1597 over Trib Lawson Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is C-42-1597 over Trib 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does C-42-1597 over Trib Lawson Fork Creek carry?
About 225 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is C-42-1597 over Trib Lawson Fork Creek?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns C-42-1597 over Trib Lawson Fork Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.