US Bridges

C-42-966 over North Pacolet River

Good

Spartanburg County, South Carolina · 8.5MI W Chesnee · Structure no. 000000000007516

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
225
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C-42-966 over North Pacolet River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying C-42-966 over North Pacolet River in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 225 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 288 by 2043. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesC-42-966
CrossesNorth Pacolet River
Location8.5MI W Chesnee
RouteCounty Highway 966
Coordinates35.15493, -82.02333
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2023)
Projected traffic288 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C-42-966 over North Pacolet River built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is C-42-966 over North Pacolet River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does C-42-966 over North Pacolet River carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is C-42-966 over North Pacolet River?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns C-42-966 over North Pacolet River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.