US Bridges

S-23-313 over Brushy Creek

FairPosted for load

Greenville County, South Carolina · 5.5MI SW Greer · Structure no. 000000000003888

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-23-313 over Brushy Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying S-23-313 over Brushy Creek in Greenville County, South Carolina. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,885 by 2043. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesS-23-313
CrossesBrushy Creek
Location5.5MI SW Greer
RouteState Highway 313
CountyGreenville County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.87396, -82.26676
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.4 US tons
Inventory rating12.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+3 approach)
Design loadH 10
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,500 (2023)
Projected traffic6,885 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$503,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-23-313 over Brushy Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-23-313 over Brushy Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does S-23-313 over Brushy Creek carry?

About 4,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is S-23-313 over Brushy Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns S-23-313 over Brushy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.