US Bridges

S-23-142 over Gilder Creek

Good

Greenville County, South Carolina · 4.6MI E Mauldin · Structure no. 000000000003884

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
236 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-23-142 over Gilder Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-23-142 over Gilder Creek in Greenville County, South Carolina. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,936 by 2043. The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesS-23-142
CrossesGilder Creek
Location4.6MI E Mauldin
RouteState Highway 142
CountyGreenville County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.79358, -82.2307
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length236 ft (71.9 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,200 (2023)
Projected traffic7,936 by 2043
Trucks5%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-23-142 over Gilder Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-23-142 over Gilder Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does S-23-142 over Gilder Creek carry?

About 6,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-23-142 over Gilder Creek?

The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns S-23-142 over Gilder Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.