US Bridges

S-23-5 over Brushy Creek

Fair

Greenville County, South Carolina · 1.5MI SW Greenville · Structure no. 000000000000286

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 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 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS-23-5
CrossesBrushy Creek
Location1.5MI SW Greenville
RouteState Highway 5
Coordinates34.81335, -82.42927
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
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 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns S-23-5 over Brushy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.