C-42-2388 over Fairforest Creek
PoorSpartanburg County, South Carolina · Spartanburg City · Structure no. 000000000009281
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 225
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
C-42-2388 over Fairforest Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying C-42-2388 over Fairforest 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 225 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 288 by 2043. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was C-42-2388 over Fairforest Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is C-42-2388 over Fairforest Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does C-42-2388 over Fairforest Creek carry?
About 225 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is C-42-2388 over Fairforest Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns C-42-2388 over Fairforest Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.