US Bridges

S-23-5 over Brushy Creek

Fair

Greenville County, South Carolina · 2.9MI SW Greenville · Structure no. 000000000000285

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-23-5 over Brushy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S-23-5 over Brushy Creek in Greenville County, South Carolina. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,601 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesS-23-5
CrossesBrushy Creek
Location2.9MI SW Greenville
RouteState Highway 5
CountyGreenville County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.8303, -82.41831
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2023)
Projected traffic2,601 by 2043
Trucks2%
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$126,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-23-5 over Brushy Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-23-5 over Brushy 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does S-23-5 over Brushy Creek carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is S-23-5 over Brushy Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns S-23-5 over Brushy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.