US Bridges

C-42-618 over Trib to Abners Creek

Good

Spartanburg County, South Carolina · 6 Ni S of Duncan · Structure no. 000000000009273

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
225
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C-42-618 over Trib to Abners Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying C-42-618 over Trib to Abners 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 288 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesC-42-618
CrossesTrib to Abners Creek
Location6 Ni S of Duncan
RouteCounty Highway 618
Coordinates34.86609, -82.16854
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2023)
Projected traffic288 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 C-42-618 over Trib to Abners Creek built?

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

What condition is C-42-618 over Trib to Abners 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does C-42-618 over Trib to Abners Creek carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is C-42-618 over Trib to Abners Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns C-42-618 over Trib to Abners Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.