US Bridges

S-23-448 over Reedy River

FairPosted for load

Greenville County, South Carolina · 2.5 MI SW Mauldin · Structure no. 000000000005296

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
210 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
9,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-23-448 over Reedy River is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying S-23-448 over Reedy River in Greenville County, South Carolina. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 9,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,535 by 2043. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesS-23-448
CrossesReedy River
Location2.5 MI SW Mauldin
RouteState Highway 448
CountyGreenville County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.74924, -82.3331
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating10.4 US tons
Inventory rating6.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadOther
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,500 (2023)
Projected traffic14,535 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$1.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-23-448 over Reedy River built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-23-448 over Reedy 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does S-23-448 over Reedy River carry?

About 9,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is S-23-448 over Reedy River?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns S-23-448 over Reedy River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.