C-42-1943 over Buck Branch
GoodPosted for loadSpartanburg County, South Carolina · 6.0MI N Spartanburg · Structure no. 000000000007859
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
C-42-1943 over Buck Branch is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying C-42-1943 over Buck Branch 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 375 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was C-42-1943 over Buck Branch built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is C-42-1943 over Buck Branch 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does C-42-1943 over Buck Branch carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is C-42-1943 over Buck Branch?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns C-42-1943 over Buck Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.