US Bridges

C-42-985 over Turkey Creek

Good

Spartanburg County, South Carolina · 4.8MI N Inman · Structure no. 000000000009464

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
225
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C-42-985 over Turkey Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying C-42-985 over Turkey Creek in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 7 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 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 288 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesC-42-985
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location4.8MI N Inman
RouteCounty Highway 985
Coordinates35.11773, -82.0811
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2023)
Projected traffic288 by 2043
Trucks4%
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 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 C-42-985 over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is C-42-985 over Turkey 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-42-985 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is C-42-985 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns C-42-985 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.