US Bridges

S-42-206 over Trib to Fairforest Ck

Fair

Spartanburg County, South Carolina · Henry St/Spartanburg · Structure no. 000000000008303

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-42-206 over Trib to Fairforest Ck is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying S-42-206 over Trib to Fairforest Ck in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,800 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 134 ft wide.

CarriesS-42-206
CrossesTrib to Fairforest Ck
LocationHenry St/Spartanburg
RouteState Highway 206
Coordinates34.94393, -81.93851
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width134 ft (40.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2023)
Projected traffic4,800 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-42-206 over Trib to Fairforest Ck built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-42-206 over Trib to Fairforest Ck 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-42-206 over Trib to Fairforest Ck carry?

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is S-42-206 over Trib to Fairforest Ck?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 134 ft wide.

Who owns S-42-206 over Trib to Fairforest Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.