S-42-79 over Lawsons Fork Creek

Fair Condition45 years old13,100 vehicles/day

Location

StateSouth Carolina
CountySpartanburg
Location5.0 Mi N Spartanburg
CarriesS-42-79
CrossesLawsons Fork Creek
Coordinates35.01500, -81.97583

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway5 (Fair)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length189.0 ft (57.6 m)
Max Span63.0 ft (19.2 m)
Deck Width52.2 ft (15.9 m)
Deck Area915.8 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1981

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic13,100 (2023)
Truck Traffic2%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection923
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceHistorical significance is not determined
Structure Number000000000007510

Nearby Bridges

I-85 SB over S-79 0.2 mi Fair I-85 NB over S-79 0.2 mi Fair S-42-79 over Trib Lawson Fork CR 0.3 mi Good I-85 SB over Lawson Fork Creek 0.3 mi Good I-85 NB over Lawson Fork Creek 0.3 mi Good C-42-366 over Tribute Lawson Fork Crk 0.5 mi Fair Sc 9 over I-85 (new) 1.0 mi Good C-42-724 over Shoally Creek 1.2 mi Good S-42-366 over I-85 1.3 mi Fair S-42-79 over U.s. 176 1.3 mi Good