S-42-748 over Lawson Fork Creek
GoodSpartanburg County, South Carolina · 3.7 MI E Spartanburg · Structure no. 000000000009589
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 210 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-42-748 over Lawson Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-42-748 over Lawson Fork Creek in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,150 by 2043. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-42-748 over Lawson Fork Creek built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-42-748 over Lawson Fork 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-42-748 over Lawson Fork Creek carry?
About 2,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is S-42-748 over Lawson Fork Creek?
The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns S-42-748 over Lawson Fork Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.