S-42-967 over Fair Forest Creek
PoorPosted for loadSpartanburg County, South Carolina · 4.6 MI NW Spartanburg · Structure no. 000000000007511
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-42-967 over Fair Forest Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying S-42-967 over Fair Forest Creek in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 5,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,528 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-42-967 over Fair Forest Creek built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-42-967 over Fair Forest Creek 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-42-967 over Fair Forest Creek carry?
About 5,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-42-967 over Fair Forest Creek?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns S-42-967 over Fair Forest Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.