US Bridges

S-42-200 over Little Ferguson Creek

Good

Spartanburg County, South Carolina · 4.0 MI NE Woodruff · Structure no. 000000000007840

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
175
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-42-200 over Little Ferguson Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying S-42-200 over Little Ferguson Creek in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 224 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS-42-200
CrossesLittle Ferguson Creek
Location4.0 MI NE Woodruff
RouteState Highway 200
Coordinates34.77038, -81.9756
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+4 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2023)
Projected traffic224 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 S-42-200 over Little Ferguson Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-42-200 over Little Ferguson 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does S-42-200 over Little Ferguson Creek carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-42-200 over Little Ferguson Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns S-42-200 over Little Ferguson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.