Spartanburg County Bridge Report Card
Spartanburg County scores 55 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Spartanburg County, South Carolina
Spartanburg County has 643 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 65 rated poor and 78 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 10.1% is above the 6.3% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 310,225 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Spartanburg County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 55/100 (F). The county has 643 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 65 in poor condition and 78 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 310,225 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 10.1% | 20.2 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 6.3% of measured traffic | 4.8 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 12.1% | 20.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 46 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 4,897,200 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 10.1% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 6.3% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 12.1% |
| Average Bridge Age | 46 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 310,225 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Spartanburg County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S-42-31 over Peters Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 11,000 | 1963 |
| Sc 290 over South Tyger River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 7,400 | 1940 |
| S-42-88 over Fairforest Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,900 | 1987 |
| S-42-77 over Middle Tyger River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,800 | 1977 |
| S-42-974 over Meadow Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,700 | 1960 |
| S-42-651 over Beaverdam Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,200 | 1968 |
| S-42-30 over Richland Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,300 | 1962 |
| S-42-219 over Grays Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,150 | 1964 |
| S-42-197 over South Tyger River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,100 | 1969 |
| S-42-108 over Richland Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 600 | 1959 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.