C-42-565 over Fergusons CR
Spartanburg County, South Carolina · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- C-42-565 over Fergusons CR in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the substructure, rated 5 (fair condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 225 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2023).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 244 of the 643 inventoried bridges in Spartanburg County rated fair (37.9%); 65 (10.1%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated November 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 5 | 5 | Fair condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete channel beam |
| Length | about 49 ft |
| Location | 5.5 Mi NW of Woodruff |
| NBI structure number | 000000000009088 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | November 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | U: unknown foundation, not evaluated for scour |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the South Carolina department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Spartanburg County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-85 over Grays Creek | 1959 | 104,300 | Fair |
| I-85 over US 29 | 2000 | 98,800 | Good |
| I-85 over Frey Creek | 1960 | 97,800 | Fair |
| I-85 over NS RR | 2000 | 97,800 | Good |
| I-85 over North Tyger River | 2000 | 97,800 | Good |
| I-85 over Fair Forest Creek | 1993 | 80,500 | Good |
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