US Bridges

S-23-50 over Huff Creek

Good

Greenville County, South Carolina · 5.7MI W Simpsonville · Structure no. 000000000001486

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

About this bridge

S-23-50 over Huff Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S-23-50 over Huff 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 4,284 by 2043. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS-23-50
CrossesHuff Creek
Location5.7MI W Simpsonville
RouteState Highway 50
Coordinates34.72222, -82.35397
Functional classUrban 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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating40 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2023)
Projected traffic4,284 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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-23-50 over Huff Creek built?

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

What condition is S-23-50 over Huff 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 Huff Creek carry?

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

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

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns S-23-50 over Huff Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.