C-42-1947 over Little Shoally Creek
FairSpartanburg County, South Carolina · 4 MI N of Spartenburg · Structure no. 000000000009278
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,800
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
C-42-1947 over Little Shoally Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying C-42-1947 over Little Shoally 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 6 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,304 by 2043. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was C-42-1947 over Little Shoally Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is C-42-1947 over Little Shoally 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does C-42-1947 over Little Shoally Creek carry?
About 1,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is C-42-1947 over Little Shoally Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns C-42-1947 over Little Shoally Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.