US Bridges

S-23-87 over Reedy River

Good

Greenville County, South Carolina · 3.9MI NW Greenville · Structure no. 000000000001717

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
56 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
11,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-23-87 over Reedy River is a concrete culvert carrying S-23-87 over Reedy River 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 11,700 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,901 by 2043. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesS-23-87
CrossesReedy River
Location3.9MI NW Greenville
RouteState Highway 87
Coordinates34.89378, -82.44101
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 23 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,700 (2023)
Projected traffic17,901 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$126,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-23-87 over Reedy River built?

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

What condition is S-23-87 over Reedy River 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does S-23-87 over Reedy River carry?

About 11,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is S-23-87 over Reedy River?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns S-23-87 over Reedy River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.