S-42-204 over Cedar Shoals Creek
FairSpartanburg County, South Carolina · 10.4 MI SE Woodruff · Structure no. 000000000009264
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 70 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-42-204 over Cedar Shoals Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S-42-204 over Cedar Shoals Creek in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2043. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-42-204 over Cedar Shoals Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-42-204 over Cedar Shoals Creek 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does S-42-204 over Cedar Shoals Creek carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-42-204 over Cedar Shoals Creek?
The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns S-42-204 over Cedar Shoals Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.