US Bridges

S-23-221 over Laurel Creek

Fair

Greenville County, South Carolina · 2MI W Mauldin · Structure no. 000000000002363

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-23-221 over Laurel Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying S-23-221 over Laurel Creek in Greenville County, South Carolina. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 6,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,333 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesS-23-221
CrossesLaurel Creek
Location2MI W Mauldin
RouteState Highway 221
CountyGreenville County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.77261, -82.34189
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,100 (2023)
Projected traffic9,333 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$335,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-23-221 over Laurel Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-23-221 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does S-23-221 over Laurel Creek carry?

About 6,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is S-23-221 over Laurel Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns S-23-221 over Laurel Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.