US Bridges

S-23-333 over Gilder Creek

FairPosted for load

Greenville County, South Carolina · 2.4 MI E Mauldin · Structure no. 000000000003889

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-23-333 over Gilder Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-23-333 over Gilder 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,400 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 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-23-333
CrossesGilder Creek
Location2.4 MI E Mauldin
RouteState Highway 333
CountyGreenville County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.77341, -82.26782
Functional classUrban Local

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.
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 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 traffic5,000 (2023)
Projected traffic6,400 by 2043
Trucks5%
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$338,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-23-333 over Gilder Creek built?

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

What condition is S-23-333 over Gilder 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 2023.

How much traffic does S-23-333 over Gilder Creek carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-23-333 over Gilder Creek?

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-23-333 over Gilder Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.