US Bridges

C-42-1086 over Abners CR

Fair

Spartanburg County, South Carolina · 8.8MI NW Woodruff · Structure no. 000000000007750

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
225
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C-42-1086 over Abners CR is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying C-42-1086 over Abners CR in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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.

It carries about 225 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 288 by 2043. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesC-42-1086
CrossesAbners CR
Location8.8MI NW Woodruff
RouteCounty Highway 1086
Coordinates34.83067, -82.18905
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 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-42-1086 over Abners CR built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is C-42-1086 over Abners 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-42-1086 over Abners CR carry?

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

How long is C-42-1086 over Abners CR?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns C-42-1086 over Abners CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.