US Bridges

S-23-170 over Trib to Reedy River

FairPosted for load

Greenville County, South Carolina · 3.5MI S Travelers Rest · Structure no. 000000000002736

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-23-170 over Trib to Reedy River is a concrete slab carrying S-23-170 over Trib to 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 6,700 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,251 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesS-23-170
CrossesTrib to Reedy River
Location3.5MI S Travelers Rest
RouteState Highway 170
CountyGreenville County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.91489, -82.4359
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 rating30 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,700 (2023)
Projected traffic10,251 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$390,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-23-170 over Trib to Reedy River built?

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

What condition is S-23-170 over Trib to 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does S-23-170 over Trib to Reedy River carry?

About 6,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is S-23-170 over Trib to Reedy River?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns S-23-170 over Trib to Reedy River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.