US Bridges

S-23-14 over Reedy River

Good

Greenville County, South Carolina · City Greenv-Mcdaniel Ave · Structure no. 000000000000868

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-23-14 over Reedy River is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying S-23-14 over Reedy River in Greenville County, South Carolina. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 87 years old, older than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,795 by 2043. The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long and 31 ft wide.

CarriesS-23-14
CrossesReedy River
LocationCity Greenv-Mcdaniel Ave
RouteState Highway 14
Coordinates34.84129, -82.39293
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length55 ft (16.9 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,500 (2023)
Projected traffic10,795 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$257,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-23-14 over Reedy River built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is S-23-14 over Reedy River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does S-23-14 over Reedy River carry?

About 8,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is S-23-14 over Reedy River?

The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns S-23-14 over Reedy River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.