US Bridges

C-23-81 over Reedy River

FairPosted for load

Greenville County, South Carolina · 1.8MI NW Greenville · Structure no. 000000000000288

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,250
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C-23-81 over Reedy River is a concrete culvert carrying C-23-81 over Reedy River 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,250 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,913 by 2043. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 18 ft wide.

CarriesC-23-81
CrossesReedy River
Location1.8MI NW Greenville
RouteCounty Highway 81
Coordinates34.86895, -82.42109
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.8 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,250 (2023)
Projected traffic1,913 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$264,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C-23-81 over Reedy River built?

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

What condition is C-23-81 over 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does C-23-81 over Reedy River carry?

About 1,250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is C-23-81 over Reedy River?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns C-23-81 over Reedy River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.