US Bridges

S-42-926 over Wolfe Creek

Good

Spartanburg County, South Carolina · 0.6 MI E Landrum · Structure no. 000000000009268

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-42-926 over Wolfe Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying S-42-926 over Wolfe 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 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2043. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 36 ft wide.

CarriesS-42-926
CrossesWolfe Creek
Location0.6 MI E Landrum
RouteState Highway 926
Coordinates35.18236, -82.1915
Functional classRural Local

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
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2023)
Projected traffic320 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-42-926 over Wolfe Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-42-926 over Wolfe 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-42-926 over Wolfe Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-42-926 over Wolfe Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns S-42-926 over Wolfe Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.