US Bridges

S-23-107 over Laurel Creek

Fair

Greenville County, South Carolina · 2.0 MI W Mauldin · Structure no. 000000000002039

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
27,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-23-107 over Laurel Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying S-23-107 over Laurel Creek in Greenville County, South Carolina. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 71 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 27,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,290 by 2043. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesS-23-107
CrossesLaurel Creek
Location2.0 MI W Mauldin
RouteState Highway 107
CountyGreenville County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.77688, -82.34513
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,000 (2023)
Projected traffic34,290 by 2043
Trucks4%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-23-107 over Laurel Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is S-23-107 over Laurel 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 2023.

How much traffic does S-23-107 over Laurel Creek carry?

About 27,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is S-23-107 over Laurel Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns S-23-107 over Laurel Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.