US Bridges

S-23-154 over Reedy River

Fair

Greenville County, South Carolina · 7.7MI SW Fountain Inn · Structure no. 000000000002735

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
300 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-23-154 over Reedy River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-23-154 over Reedy River 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 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,326 by 2043. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesS-23-154
CrossesReedy River
Location7.7MI SW Fountain Inn
RouteState Highway 154
CountyGreenville County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.62567, -82.30007
Functional classRural Major 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 15
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2023)
Projected traffic4,326 by 2043
Trucks5%
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$692,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-23-154 over Reedy River built?

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

What condition is S-23-154 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-23-154 over Reedy River carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-23-154 over Reedy River?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns S-23-154 over Reedy River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.