US Bridges

C-42-642 over Maple CR

FairPosted for load

Spartanburg County, South Carolina · 2.2MI SE Greer · Structure no. 000000000007617

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
225
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C-42-642 over Maple CR is a concrete slab carrying C-42-642 over Maple CR in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 225 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 288 by 2043. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesC-42-642
CrossesMaple CR
Location2.2MI SE Greer
RouteCounty Highway 642
Coordinates34.92666, -82.18162
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 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-42-642 over Maple CR built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is C-42-642 over Maple CR 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does C-42-642 over Maple CR carry?

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

How long is C-42-642 over Maple CR?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns C-42-642 over Maple CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.