US Bridges

S-23-316 over Huff Creek

Fair

Greenville County, South Carolina · 5.2MI SW Mauldin · Structure no. 000000000000083

Built
1912
113 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,950
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-23-316 over Huff Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S-23-316 over Huff Creek in Greenville County, South Carolina. It was built in 1912, so it is 113 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 5 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 1,950 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,984 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesS-23-316
CrossesHuff Creek
Location5.2MI SW Mauldin
RouteState Highway 316
CountyGreenville County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.71324, -82.35484
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,950 (2023)
Projected traffic2,984 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$167,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-23-316 over Huff Creek built?

It was built in 1912, making it 113 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-23-316 over Huff Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does S-23-316 over Huff Creek carry?

About 1,950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is S-23-316 over Huff Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns S-23-316 over Huff Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.