L-23-851 over Southern RR
PoorPosted for loadGreenville County, South Carolina · Greenville (queen St.) · Structure no. 000000000000097
- Built
- 1918
- 107 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 162 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Railroad
- Railroad
About this bridge
L-23-851 over Southern RR is a concrete continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying L-23-851 over Southern RR in Greenville County, South Carolina. It was built in 1918, so it is 107 years old, older than the South Carolina average of 48 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2043. The structure is 162 ft (49.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was L-23-851 over Southern RR built?
It was built in 1918, making it 107 years old in 2025.
What condition is L-23-851 over Southern RR in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does L-23-851 over Southern RR carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is L-23-851 over Southern RR?
The structure is 162 ft (49.3 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns L-23-851 over Southern RR?
It is owned by the Railroad.