US Bridges

S-23-69 over Trib to Horse Creek

Good

Greenville County, South Carolina · 13.3MI SW Fountain Inn · Structure no. 000000000001716

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
225
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-23-69 over Trib to Horse Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S-23-69 over Trib to Horse Creek in Greenville County, South Carolina. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 288 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesS-23-69
CrossesTrib to Horse Creek
Location13.3MI SW Fountain Inn
RouteState Highway 69
Coordinates34.51515, -82.27674
Functional classRural Local

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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2023)
Projected traffic288 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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-23-69 over Trib to Horse Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-23-69 over Trib to Horse 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-23-69 over Trib to Horse Creek carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is S-23-69 over Trib to Horse Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns S-23-69 over Trib to Horse Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.