US Bridges

S-42-1078 over South Tyger River

Good

Spartanburg County, South Carolina · 6.5 MI SE Greer · Structure no. 000000000009536

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
210 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-42-1078 over South Tyger River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-42-1078 over South Tyger River 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 6,100 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,150 by 2043. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS-42-1078
CrossesSouth Tyger River
Location6.5 MI SE Greer
RouteState Highway 1078
Coordinates34.90353, -82.118
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionAugust 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,100 (2023)
Projected traffic9,150 by 2043
Trucks12%
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 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 S-42-1078 over South Tyger River built?

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

What condition is S-42-1078 over South Tyger River 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does S-42-1078 over South Tyger River carry?

About 6,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is S-42-1078 over South Tyger River?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns S-42-1078 over South Tyger River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.