US Bridges

S-23-540 over Trib to Enoree River

FairPosted for load

Greenville County, South Carolina · 3.5 MI S Greer · Structure no. 000000000004546

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
60 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-23-540 over Trib to Enoree River is a concrete slab carrying S-23-540 over Trib to Enoree River 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 6 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 5,800 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,874 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS-23-540
CrossesTrib to Enoree River
Location3.5 MI S Greer
RouteState Highway 540
Coordinates34.89368, -82.2509
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 10
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,800 (2023)
Projected traffic8,874 by 2043
Trucks3%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$420,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-23-540 over Trib to Enoree River built?

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

What condition is S-23-540 over Trib to Enoree 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does S-23-540 over Trib to Enoree River carry?

About 5,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is S-23-540 over Trib to Enoree River?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns S-23-540 over Trib to Enoree River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.