S-42-1009 over Pacolet River
GoodSpartanburg County, South Carolina · 4 MI W of Cowpens · Structure no. 000000000009270
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 640 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 125
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-42-1009 over Pacolet River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-42-1009 over Pacolet River 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2043. The structure is 640 ft (195.1 m) long and 46 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-42-1009 over Pacolet River built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-42-1009 over Pacolet River 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-42-1009 over Pacolet River carry?
About 125 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-42-1009 over Pacolet River?
The structure is 640 ft (195.1 m) long with a longest span of 148 ft (45.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns S-42-1009 over Pacolet River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.