US Bridges

S-23-221 over Reedy River

Fair

Greenville County, South Carolina · 2.2MI W Mauldin · Structure no. 000000000002364

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

About this bridge

S-23-221 over Reedy River is a concrete tee beam carrying S-23-221 over Reedy River 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 210 ft (64 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
CrossesReedy River
Location2.2MI W Mauldin
RouteState Highway 221
CountyGreenville County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.77012, -82.3464
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 15
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-23-221 over Reedy River built?

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

What condition is S-23-221 over Reedy River 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 Reedy River carry?

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

How long is S-23-221 over Reedy River?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns S-23-221 over Reedy River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.