US Bridges

S-23-13 over US 276

Poor

Greenville County, South Carolina · 3.7MI S Travelers Rest · Structure no. 000000000002733

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
232 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-23-13 over US 276 is a concrete tee beam carrying S-23-13 over US 276 in Greenville County, South Carolina. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 7,700 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,781 by 2043. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 34 ft wide.

CarriesS-23-13
CrossesUS 276
Location3.7MI S Travelers Rest
RouteState Highway 13
Coordinates34.91497, -82.42886
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length232 ft (70.7 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,700 (2023)
Projected traffic11,781 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S-23-13 over US 276 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-23-13 over US 276 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does S-23-13 over US 276 carry?

About 7,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is S-23-13 over US 276?

The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns S-23-13 over US 276?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.