US Bridges

S-23-38 over Enoree River

Fair

Greenville County, South Carolina · 3.7MI W Greer · Structure no. 000000000000790

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
215 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-23-38 over Enoree River is a concrete tee beam carrying S-23-38 over Enoree River in Greenville County, South Carolina. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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.

It carries about 5,100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,834 by 2043. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS-23-38
CrossesEnoree River
Location3.7MI W Greer
RouteState Highway 38
Coordinates34.92506, -82.29045
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 23 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length215 ft (65.5 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,100 (2023)
Projected traffic6,834 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$704,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-23-38 over Enoree River built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-23-38 over Enoree 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-23-38 over Enoree River carry?

About 5,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is S-23-38 over Enoree River?

The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns S-23-38 over Enoree River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.