S-42-88 over Fairforest Creek
PoorPosted for loadSpartanburg County, South Carolina · 5.0 MI S Spartanburg · Structure no. 000000000008099
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,900
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-42-88 over Fairforest Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying S-42-88 over Fairforest Creek in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the South Carolina average of 48 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,350 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-42-88 over Fairforest Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-42-88 over Fairforest Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does S-42-88 over Fairforest Creek carry?
About 2,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is S-42-88 over Fairforest 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-42-88 over Fairforest Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.