US Bridges

L-42-975 over Meadow Creek

Good

Spartanburg County, South Carolina · 3 MI E of Inman · Structure no. 000000000010881

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,900
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

L-42-975 over Meadow Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying L-42-975 over Meadow Creek in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,350 by 2043. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesL-42-975
CrossesMeadow Creek
Location3 MI E of Inman
RouteCounty Highway 975
Coordinates35.05266, -82.0361
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,900 (2023)
Projected traffic4,350 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 L-42-975 over Meadow Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is L-42-975 over Meadow 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 2024.

How much traffic does L-42-975 over Meadow Creek carry?

About 2,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is L-42-975 over Meadow Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns L-42-975 over Meadow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.