US Bridges

S-23-543 over I-385

Fair

Greenville County, South Carolina · Fountain Inn · Structure no. 000000000002544

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-23-543 over I-385 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-23-543 over I-385 in Greenville County, South Carolina. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 4,100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,273 by 2043. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesS-23-543
CrossesI-385
LocationFountain Inn
RouteState Highway 543
CountyGreenville County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.68837, -82.21791
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,100 (2023)
Projected traffic6,273 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$525,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S-23-543 over I-385 built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-23-543 over I-385 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-23-543 over I-385 carry?

About 4,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is S-23-543 over I-385?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns S-23-543 over I-385?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.