US Bridges

S-23-103 over Reedy River

Fair

Greenville County, South Carolina · 1.2MI W Travelers Rest · Structure no. 000000000001488

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-23-103 over Reedy River is a concrete culvert carrying S-23-103 over Reedy River 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 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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,355 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesS-23-103
CrossesReedy River
Location1.2MI W Travelers Rest
RouteState Highway 103
Coordinates34.96008, -82.45827
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 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 traffic3,500 (2023)
Projected traffic5,355 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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-23-103 over Reedy River built?

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

What condition is S-23-103 over Reedy 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does S-23-103 over Reedy River carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is S-23-103 over Reedy River?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns S-23-103 over Reedy River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.