US Bridges

S-23-76 over Reedy River

Fair

Greenville County, South Carolina · City Greenv-Cleveland ST · Structure no. 000000000000344

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
160 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-23-76 over Reedy River is a concrete tee beam carrying S-23-76 over Reedy River in Greenville County, South Carolina. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 5,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,109 by 2043. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesS-23-76
CrossesReedy River
LocationCity Greenv-Cleveland ST
RouteState Highway 76
Coordinates34.84094, -82.397
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 rating24.3 US tons
Inventory rating16.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,300 (2023)
Projected traffic8,109 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$953,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-23-76 over Reedy River built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-23-76 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does S-23-76 over Reedy River carry?

About 5,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is S-23-76 over Reedy River?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns S-23-76 over Reedy River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.