S-42-187 over Br of Buck Creek
GoodSpartanburg County, South Carolina · 3.0 MI W Chesnee · Structure no. 000000000008689
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 74 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 850
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-42-187 over Br of Buck Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying S-42-187 over Br of Buck Creek in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,088 by 2043. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-42-187 over Br of Buck Creek built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-42-187 over Br of Buck 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-42-187 over Br of Buck Creek carry?
About 850 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-42-187 over Br of Buck Creek?
The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns S-42-187 over Br of Buck Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.