S-42-198 over Fergerson Creek
GoodSpartanburg County, South Carolina · 3.0 MI NW Woodruff · Structure no. 000000000008491
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-42-198 over Fergerson Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-42-198 over Fergerson Creek in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 640 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-42-198 over Fergerson Creek built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-42-198 over Fergerson Creek 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-42-198 over Fergerson Creek carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-42-198 over Fergerson Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns S-42-198 over Fergerson Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.