US Bridges

C-23-95 over Peters Creek

Fair

Greenville County, South Carolina · 6.3MI NE Simpsonville · Structure no. 000000000000345

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C-23-95 over Peters Creek is a concrete culvert carrying C-23-95 over Peters Creek 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 7,100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,863 by 2043. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesC-23-95
CrossesPeters Creek
Location6.3MI NE Simpsonville
RouteCounty Highway 95
CountyGreenville County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.79537, -82.17033
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,100 (2023)
Projected traffic10,863 by 2043
Trucks3%
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

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$242,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C-23-95 over Peters Creek built?

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

What condition is C-23-95 over Peters 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does C-23-95 over Peters Creek carry?

About 7,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is C-23-95 over Peters Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns C-23-95 over Peters Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.