US Bridges

Sc 253 over Reedy River

Fair

Greenville County, South Carolina · 2.5 MI NW of Greenville · Structure no. 000000000004325

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
56 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
13,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 253 over Reedy River is a concrete culvert carrying Sc 253 over Reedy River in Greenville County, South Carolina. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 6 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 13,300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,891 by 2043. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 121 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSc 253
CrossesReedy River
Location2.5 MI NW of Greenville
RouteState Highway 253
Coordinates34.87729, -82.42865
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width121 ft (36.9 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,300 (2023)
Projected traffic16,891 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Sc 253 over Reedy River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 253 over Reedy 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 Reedy River carry?

About 13,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sc 253 over Reedy River?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 121 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 253 over Reedy River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.