US Bridges

C-23-80 over Richland Creek

Fair

Greenville County, South Carolina · Cleveld Park Dr-Gvle · Structure no. 000000000001722

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,950
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C-23-80 over Richland Creek is a masonry culvert carrying C-23-80 over Richland 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 1,950 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,496 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesC-23-80
CrossesRichland Creek
LocationCleveld Park Dr-Gvle
RouteCounty Highway 80
CountyGreenville County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.84546, -82.38728
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,950 (2023)
Projected traffic2,496 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 C-23-80 over Richland Creek built?

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

What condition is C-23-80 over Richland Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does C-23-80 over Richland Creek carry?

About 1,950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C-23-80 over Richland Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns C-23-80 over Richland Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.