US Bridges

S-23-117 over Burban Fork Crk

Fair

Greenville County, South Carolina · 8.7MI NE Travelers Rest · Structure no. 000000000002176

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-23-117 over Burban Fork Crk is a concrete slab carrying S-23-117 over Burban Fork Crk in Greenville County, South Carolina. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 70 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,060 by 2043. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesS-23-117
CrossesBurban Fork Crk
Location8.7MI NE Travelers Rest
RouteState Highway 117
CountyGreenville County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates35.07949, -82.36959
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 23 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.3 US tons
Inventory rating20.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2023)
Projected traffic2,060 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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-23-117 over Burban Fork Crk built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is S-23-117 over Burban Fork Crk 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-23-117 over Burban Fork Crk carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is S-23-117 over Burban Fork Crk?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns S-23-117 over Burban Fork Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.