US Bridges

S-23-681 over Trib to Langston Creek

GoodPosted for load

Greenville County, South Carolina · 3.3 MI N Greenville · Structure no. 000000000005298

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,150
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-23-681 over Trib to Langston Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-23-681 over Trib to Langston Creek 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,150 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,760 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS-23-681
CrossesTrib to Langston Creek
Location3.3 MI N Greenville
RouteState Highway 681
Coordinates34.89266, -82.4176
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length30 ft (9.1 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 traffic1,150 (2023)
Projected traffic1,760 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-23-681 over Trib to Langston Creek built?

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

What condition is S-23-681 over Trib to Langston 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does S-23-681 over Trib to Langston Creek carry?

About 1,150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is S-23-681 over Trib to Langston Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns S-23-681 over Trib to Langston Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.