US Bridges

S-23-191 over Howard Branch

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Greenville County, South Carolina · 1.8MI N Fountain Inn · Structure no. 000000000004541

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-23-191 over Howard Branch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S-23-191 over Howard Branch in Greenville County, South Carolina. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,690 by 2043. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesS-23-191
CrossesHoward Branch
Location1.8MI N Fountain Inn
RouteState Highway 191
CountyGreenville County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.72006, -82.19885
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 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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2023)
Projected traffic4,690 by 2043
Trucks6%
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-23-191 over Howard Branch built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-23-191 over Howard 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-23-191 over Howard Branch carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is S-23-191 over Howard Branch?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns S-23-191 over Howard Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.