US Bridges

C-42-1890 over Little Buck Creek

Good

Spartanburg County, South Carolina · 2.5 MI SW of Chesnee · Structure no. 000000000007858

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
120 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
225
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C-42-1890 over Little Buck Creek is a concrete slab carrying C-42-1890 over Little Buck 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 288 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesC-42-1890
CrossesLittle Buck Creek
Location2.5 MI SW of Chesnee
RouteCounty Highway 1890
Coordinates35.11821, -81.88626
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 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 closed1.9 mi (3 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-42-1890 over Little Buck Creek built?

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

What condition is C-42-1890 over Little Buck 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does C-42-1890 over Little Buck Creek carry?

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

How long is C-42-1890 over Little Buck Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns C-42-1890 over Little Buck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.