US Bridges

S-42-197 over Fergerson Creek

Good

Spartanburg County, South Carolina · 2.5 MI N Woodruff · Structure no. 000000000009535

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
214 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-42-197 over Fergerson Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-42-197 over Fergerson Creek in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,519 by 2043. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesS-42-197
CrossesFergerson Creek
Location2.5 MI N Woodruff
RouteState Highway 197
CountySpartanburg County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.7733, -82.0403
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length214 ft (65.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2023)
Projected traffic2,519 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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 S-42-197 over Fergerson Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-42-197 over Fergerson 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does S-42-197 over Fergerson Creek carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is S-42-197 over Fergerson Creek?

The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns S-42-197 over Fergerson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.