S-23-562 over Buckhorn Creek
FairPosted for loadGreenville County, South Carolina · 6.2 MI W Greer · Structure no. 000000000004801
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,450
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-23-562 over Buckhorn Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying S-23-562 over Buckhorn Creek in Greenville County, South Carolina. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 1,450 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,219 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-23-562 over Buckhorn Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-23-562 over Buckhorn 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does S-23-562 over Buckhorn Creek carry?
About 1,450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is S-23-562 over Buckhorn Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns S-23-562 over Buckhorn Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.