US Bridges

S-42-232 over Jimmies Creek

Good

Spartanburg County, South Carolina · 3.7 MI E. Woodruff · Structure no. 000000000008039

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-42-232 over Jimmies Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S-42-232 over Jimmies Creek in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2043. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS-42-232
CrossesJimmies Creek
Location3.7 MI E. Woodruff
RouteState Highway 232
Coordinates34.73283, -81.97327
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2023)
Projected traffic320 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 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-42-232 over Jimmies Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-42-232 over Jimmies 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-42-232 over Jimmies Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-42-232 over Jimmies Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns S-42-232 over Jimmies Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.