US Bridges

S-42-107 over Trib to Pacolet River

Good

Spartanburg County, South Carolina · 2.5 MI S Cowpens · Structure no. 000000000008392

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,250
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-42-107 over Trib to Pacolet River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S-42-107 over Trib to Pacolet River in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 1,250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2043. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS-42-107
CrossesTrib to Pacolet River
Location2.5 MI S Cowpens
RouteState Highway 107
Coordinates34.98056, -81.81444
Functional classUrban 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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,250 (2023)
Projected traffic1,600 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-42-107 over Trib to Pacolet River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-42-107 over Trib to Pacolet River 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-42-107 over Trib to Pacolet River carry?

About 1,250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-42-107 over Trib to Pacolet River?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns S-42-107 over Trib to Pacolet River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.