US Bridges

C-42-989 over Trib North Pacolet River

Good

Spartanburg County, South Carolina · 5.2 MI E of Landrum · Structure no. 000000000007623

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
375
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C-42-989 over Trib North Pacolet River is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying C-42-989 over Trib North Pacolet River 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 375 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 521 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesC-42-989
CrossesTrib North Pacolet River
Location5.2 MI E of Landrum
RouteCounty Highway 989
Coordinates35.17474, -82.09836
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic375 (2023)
Projected traffic521 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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-42-989 over Trib North Pacolet River built?

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

What condition is C-42-989 over Trib 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-42-989 over Trib North Pacolet River carry?

About 375 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is C-42-989 over Trib North Pacolet River?

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-42-989 over Trib North Pacolet River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.