US Bridges

S-23-88 over Armstrong Creek

Fair

Greenville County, South Carolina · 3MI SW Travelers Rest · Structure no. 000000000001374

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-23-88 over Armstrong Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S-23-88 over Armstrong Creek in Greenville County, South Carolina. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 765 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS-23-88
CrossesArmstrong Creek
Location3MI SW Travelers Rest
RouteState Highway 88
Coordinates34.94796, -82.48915
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2023)
Projected traffic765 by 2043
Trucks7%
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

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-23-88 over Armstrong Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-23-88 over Armstrong 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does S-23-88 over Armstrong Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is S-23-88 over Armstrong Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns S-23-88 over Armstrong Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.