FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

S-42-183

Carrying S-42-183 over PACOLET RIVER

2.0 MI NW CAMPOBELLO, Spartanburg, South Carolina

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
16 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: S-42-183

The S-42-183 bridge in Spartanburg, South Carolina carries S-42-183 over PACOLET RIVER. It was built in 1961, making it 65 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 5 sections, stretching 22.9 meters (75 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 650 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of South Carolina bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 16.2 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How S-42-183 compares

▼ 13.6
Load rating vs South Carolina average (29.8 t)
Bottom 9%
Lower load rating than 91% of South Carolina bridges
361
Bridges in Spartanburg · 42 in Poor condition
S-42-183 16.2 t
South Carolina average 29.8 t

Live comparison across South Carolina.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
56.6 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
23.8
Serviceability /30
21.0
Essentiality /15
14.8
Special reductions
−3.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
16.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1961
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
5
Structure Length
22.9 m (75 ft)
Deck Width
8.4 m (28 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
650 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000003756

Condition Analysis

  • At 5/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether S-42-183 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare S-42-183 against other structures in Spartanburg and across South Carolina. South Carolina bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for S-42-183?

S-42-183 in Spartanburg, South Carolina has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is S-42-183 inspected?

S-42-183's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 650 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. S-42-183 is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for S-42-183?

S-42-183 has an NBI inventory load rating of 16.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining S-42-183?

S-42-183 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is S-42-183 and does age affect safety?

S-42-183 was built in 1961, making it 65 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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