US Bridges

C-42-954 over North Pacolet River

Good

Spartanburg County, South Carolina · 8.0MI E Landrum · Structure no. 000000000008397

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
265 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
800
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C-42-954 over North Pacolet River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C-42-954 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 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,168 by 2043. The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesC-42-954
CrossesNorth Pacolet River
Location8.0MI E Landrum
RouteCounty Highway 954
Coordinates35.1774, -82.04932
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+6 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length265 ft (80.8 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2023)
Projected traffic1,168 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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-42-954 over North Pacolet River built?

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

What condition is C-42-954 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-42-954 over North Pacolet River carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is C-42-954 over North Pacolet River?

The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns C-42-954 over North Pacolet River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.