US Bridges

S-23-147 over Brushy Creek

Fair

Greenville County, South Carolina · City Greenv-Washington ST · Structure no. 000000000000290

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-23-147 over Brushy Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying S-23-147 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 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 5,600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,568 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 26 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesS-23-147
CrossesBrushy Creek
LocationCity Greenv-Washington ST
RouteState Highway 147
CountyGreenville County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.86606, -82.421
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 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 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,600 (2023)
Projected traffic8,568 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$170,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-23-147 over Brushy Creek built?

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

What condition is S-23-147 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-23-147 over Brushy Creek carry?

About 5,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is S-23-147 over Brushy Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns S-23-147 over Brushy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.