US Bridges

S-42-90 over Dutchman Creek

Good

Spartanburg County, South Carolina · 9.5 MI SW Pacolet · Structure no. 000000000008930

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
850
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-42-90 over Dutchman Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-42-90 over Dutchman Creek in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,241 by 2043. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS-42-90
CrossesDutchman Creek
Location9.5 MI SW Pacolet
RouteState Highway 90
Coordinates34.79928, -81.87936
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2023)
Projected traffic1,241 by 2043
Trucks7%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-42-90 over Dutchman Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-42-90 over Dutchman 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-42-90 over Dutchman Creek carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is S-42-90 over Dutchman Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns S-42-90 over Dutchman Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.