US Bridges

C-42-940 over North Pacolet River

Good

Spartanburg County, South Carolina · 5.3 MI E of Landrum · Structure no. 000000000008396

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
340 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
225
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C-42-940 over North Pacolet River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C-42-940 over North 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 225 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 288 by 2043. The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesC-42-940
CrossesNorth Pacolet River
Location5.3 MI E of Landrum
RouteCounty Highway 940
Coordinates35.18281, -82.09649
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+9 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length340 ft (103.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2023)
Projected traffic288 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 C-42-940 over North Pacolet River built?

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

What condition is C-42-940 over North 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does C-42-940 over North Pacolet River carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is C-42-940 over North Pacolet River?

The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns C-42-940 over North Pacolet River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.