US Bridges

C-42-948 over Jimmies CR

Fair

Spartanburg County, South Carolina · 5.5 MI E Woodruff · Structure no. 000000000008594

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
125 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
325
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C-42-948 over Jimmies CR is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying C-42-948 over Jimmies CR in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 325 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 416 by 2043. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesC-42-948
CrossesJimmies CR
Location5.5 MI E Woodruff
RouteCounty Highway 948
Coordinates34.72712, -81.93737
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic325 (2023)
Projected traffic416 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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-42-948 over Jimmies CR built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is C-42-948 over Jimmies CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does C-42-948 over Jimmies CR carry?

About 325 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is C-42-948 over Jimmies CR?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns C-42-948 over Jimmies CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.