US Bridges

S-23-191 over Big Durbin Creek

Good

Greenville County, South Carolina · 2.5MI N Fountain Inn · Structure no. 000000000004542

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
210 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-23-191 over Big Durbin Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-23-191 over Big Durbin Creek in Greenville County, South Carolina. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 5,355 by 2043. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesS-23-191
CrossesBig Durbin Creek
Location2.5MI N Fountain Inn
RouteState Highway 191
CountyGreenville County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.73011, -82.20052
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2023)
Projected traffic5,355 by 2043
Trucks6%
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-23-191 over Big Durbin Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-23-191 over Big Durbin Creek 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 Big Durbin Creek carry?

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

How long is S-23-191 over Big Durbin Creek?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns S-23-191 over Big Durbin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.