S-42-186 over Buck Creek
FairSpartanburg County, South Carolina · 7.0 MI NW Chesnee · Structure no. 000000000008100
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 90 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 850
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-42-186 over Buck Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S-42-186 over Buck 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 850 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,088 by 2043. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-42-186 over Buck Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-42-186 over Buck Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does S-42-186 over Buck Creek carry?
About 850 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-42-186 over Buck Creek?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns S-42-186 over Buck Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.