US Bridges

S-42-262 over Trib to Fairforest Creek

Good

Spartanburg County, South Carolina · In Spartanburg · Structure no. 000000000008492

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-42-262 over Trib to Fairforest Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S-42-262 over Trib to Fairforest 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 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,450 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS-42-262
CrossesTrib to Fairforest Creek
LocationIn Spartanburg
RouteState Highway 262
Coordinates34.94874, -81.95699
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2023)
Projected traffic3,450 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S-42-262 over Trib to Fairforest Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-42-262 over Trib to Fairforest 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does S-42-262 over Trib to Fairforest Creek carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is S-42-262 over Trib to Fairforest Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns S-42-262 over Trib to Fairforest Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.