US Bridges

S-23-140 over Beaverdam Creek

Good

Greenville County, South Carolina · 8.0MI NW Greer · Structure no. 000000000002178

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
76 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-23-140 over Beaverdam Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying S-23-140 over Beaverdam Creek in Greenville County, South Carolina. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 512 by 2043. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS-23-140
CrossesBeaverdam Creek
Location8.0MI NW Greer
RouteState Highway 140
Coordinates35.00683, -82.33729
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2023)
Projected traffic512 by 2043
Trucks5%
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

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-23-140 over Beaverdam Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-23-140 over Beaverdam 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does S-23-140 over Beaverdam Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-23-140 over Beaverdam Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns S-23-140 over Beaverdam Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.