C-42-8218 over Bens Creek
FairPosted for loadSpartanburg County, South Carolina · 8 MI SE of Spartanburg · Structure no. 000000000009917
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 375
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
C-42-8218 over Bens Creek is a concrete slab carrying C-42-8218 over Bens Creek in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the South Carolina average of 48 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 375 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was C-42-8218 over Bens Creek built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is C-42-8218 over Bens Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does C-42-8218 over Bens Creek carry?
About 375 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is C-42-8218 over Bens Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns C-42-8218 over Bens Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.