C-42-1580 over Fairforest Creek
PoorPosted for loadSpartanburg County, South Carolina · South Liberty ST Sptbg · Structure no. 000000000007624
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 550
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
C-42-1580 over Fairforest Creek is a concrete slab carrying C-42-1580 over Fairforest Creek 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 825 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 42 ft wide.
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was C-42-1580 over Fairforest Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is C-42-1580 over Fairforest 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does C-42-1580 over Fairforest Creek carry?
About 550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is C-42-1580 over Fairforest Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns C-42-1580 over Fairforest Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.