US Bridges

S-23-50 over Baker Creek

Good

Greenville County, South Carolina · 7.5MI SW Simpsonville · Structure no. 000000000001484

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-23-50 over Baker Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S-23-50 over Baker Creek in Greenville County, South Carolina. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,768 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 41 ft wide.

CarriesS-23-50
CrossesBaker Creek
Location7.5MI SW Simpsonville
RouteState Highway 50
Coordinates34.6683, -82.35552
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2023)
Projected traffic5,768 by 2043
Trucks6%
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$72,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-23-50 over Baker Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-23-50 over Baker Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does S-23-50 over Baker Creek carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is S-23-50 over Baker Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns S-23-50 over Baker Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.