US Bridges

S-23-280 over Trib to Reedy River

Fair

Greenville County, South Carolina · 1.1MI S Travelers Rest · Structure no. 000000000000081

Built
1910
115 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-23-280 over Trib to Reedy River is a concrete slab carrying S-23-280 over Trib to Reedy River in Greenville County, South Carolina. It was built in 1910, so it is 115 years old, older than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,519 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 23 ft wide.

CarriesS-23-280
CrossesTrib to Reedy River
Location1.1MI S Travelers Rest
RouteState Highway 280
Coordinates34.9503, -82.44309
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2023)
Projected traffic3,519 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$134,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-23-280 over Trib to Reedy River built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-23-280 over Trib to Reedy River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does S-23-280 over Trib to Reedy River carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is S-23-280 over Trib to Reedy River?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns S-23-280 over Trib to Reedy River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.