US Bridges

C-42-931 over Fawn Br

PoorPosted for load

Spartanburg County, South Carolina · 5.1 MI E Inman · Structure no. 000000000007621

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
225
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C-42-931 over Fawn Br is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying C-42-931 over Fawn Br 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 288 by 2043. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesC-42-931
CrossesFawn Br
Location5.1 MI E Inman
RouteCounty Highway 931
Coordinates35.0298, -82.00227
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$114,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C-42-931 over Fawn Br built?

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

What condition is C-42-931 over Fawn Br 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does C-42-931 over Fawn Br carry?

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

How long is C-42-931 over Fawn Br?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns C-42-931 over Fawn Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.