US Bridges

S-23-75 over Richland Creek

Fair

Greenville County, South Carolina · Downtown Greenville · Structure no. 000000000000732

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
409 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-23-75 over Richland Creek is a masonry culvert carrying S-23-75 over Richland Creek in Greenville County, South Carolina. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 15,300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,431 by 2043. The structure is 409 ft (124.7 m) long and 66 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesS-23-75
CrossesRichland Creek
LocationDowntown Greenville
RouteState Highway 75
CountyGreenville County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.84971, -82.38406
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length409 ft (124.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,300 (2023)
Projected traffic19,431 by 2043
Trucks3%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-23-75 over Richland Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-23-75 over Richland 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-23-75 over Richland Creek carry?

About 15,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is S-23-75 over Richland Creek?

The structure is 409 ft (124.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns S-23-75 over Richland Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.