US Bridges

S-42-133 over Abner Creek

Good

Spartanburg County, South Carolina · 5.0 MI SE Greer · Structure no. 000000000007838

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
850
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-42-133 over Abner Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S-42-133 over Abner Creek in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,088 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).

CarriesS-42-133
CrossesAbner Creek
Location5.0 MI SE Greer
RouteState Highway 133
Coordinates34.87614, -82.16555
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2023)
Projected traffic1,088 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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-42-133 over Abner Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-42-133 over Abner Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does S-42-133 over Abner Creek carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-42-133 over Abner Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns S-42-133 over Abner Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.