S-1550 over Fairforest Creek
GoodSpartanburg County, South Carolina · 3 MI W of Spartanburg · Structure no. 000000000010655
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-1550 over Fairforest Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S-1550 over Fairforest Creek in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 45 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-1550 over Fairforest Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-1550 over Fairforest 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-1550 over Fairforest Creek carry?
About 1,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is S-1550 over Fairforest Creek?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns S-1550 over Fairforest Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.