US Bridges

C-42-809 over Trib Lawson Fork Creek

Good

Spartanburg County, South Carolina · 5 MI N of Spartanburg · Structure no. 000000000009898

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
225
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C-42-809 over Trib Lawson Fork Creek is a concrete slab carrying C-42-809 over Trib Lawson Fork Creek in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 288 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesC-42-809
CrossesTrib Lawson Fork Creek
Location5 MI N of Spartanburg
RouteCounty Highway 809
Coordinates35.00247, -82.06094
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2023)
Projected traffic288 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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-42-809 over Trib Lawson Fork Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is C-42-809 over Trib 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does C-42-809 over Trib Lawson Fork Creek carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is C-42-809 over Trib Lawson Fork Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns C-42-809 over Trib Lawson Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.