C-42-1956 over Cherokee Creek
GoodSpartanburg County, South Carolina · 15 NE of Spartanburg · Structure no. 000000000009901
- Built
- 2008
- 17 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 70 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 225
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
C-42-1956 over Cherokee Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying C-42-1956 over Cherokee Creek in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was C-42-1956 over Cherokee Creek built?
It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.
What condition is C-42-1956 over Cherokee 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-42-1956 over Cherokee Creek carry?
About 225 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is C-42-1956 over Cherokee Creek?
The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns C-42-1956 over Cherokee Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.