US Bridges

Sc 253 over Enoree River

Fair

Greenville County, South Carolina · 5 MI E of Traveler Rest · Structure no. 000000000003304

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
150 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
9,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 253 over Enoree River is a concrete tee beam carrying Sc 253 over Enoree River in Greenville County, South Carolina. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 9,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,065 by 2043. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSc 253
CrossesEnoree River
Location5 MI E of Traveler Rest
RouteState Highway 253
CountyGreenville County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.97685, -82.35155
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,500 (2023)
Projected traffic12,065 by 2043
Trucks4%
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$546,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 253 over Enoree River built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 253 over Enoree 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 253 over Enoree River carry?

About 9,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Sc 253 over Enoree River?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 253 over Enoree River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.