US Bridges

S-23-385 over Brushy Creek

FairPosted for load

Greenville County, South Carolina · 3.9 MI NE Greenville · Structure no. 000000000004545

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-23-385 over Brushy Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying S-23-385 over Brushy Creek in Greenville County, South Carolina. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,825 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 28 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesS-23-385
CrossesBrushy Creek
Location3.9 MI NE Greenville
RouteState Highway 385
CountyGreenville County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.87959, -82.33751
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating16.4 US tons
Inventory rating6.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2023)
Projected traffic3,825 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$387,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-23-385 over Brushy Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-23-385 over Brushy 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 2024.

How much traffic does S-23-385 over Brushy Creek carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is S-23-385 over Brushy Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns S-23-385 over Brushy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.