US Bridges

S-23-453 over Payne Branch

Good

Greenville County, South Carolina · 2.3 MI S Simpsonville · Structure no. 000000000004137

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-23-453 over Payne Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying S-23-453 over Payne Branch in Greenville County, South Carolina. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 17,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,163 by 2043. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesS-23-453
CrossesPayne Branch
Location2.3 MI S Simpsonville
RouteState Highway 453
CountyGreenville County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.70477, -82.24476
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.7 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,100 (2023)
Projected traffic26,163 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-23-453 over Payne Branch built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-23-453 over Payne Branch 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-23-453 over Payne Branch carry?

About 17,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-23-453 over Payne Branch?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns S-23-453 over Payne Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.