US Bridges

L-23-478 over Sc 291

PoorPosted for load

Greenville County, South Carolina · 4.5 MI S Greenville · Structure no. 000000000002739

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
140 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
475
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

L-23-478 over Sc 291 is a concrete tee beam carrying L-23-478 over Sc 291 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 475 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 608 by 2043. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 31 ft wide.

CarriesL-23-478
CrossesSc 291
Location4.5 MI S Greenville
RouteCounty Highway 478
Coordinates34.78419, -82.37636
Functional classUrban Local

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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic475 (2023)
Projected traffic608 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$750,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was L-23-478 over Sc 291 built?

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

What condition is L-23-478 over Sc 291 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 L-23-478 over Sc 291 carry?

About 475 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is L-23-478 over Sc 291?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns L-23-478 over Sc 291?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.