US Bridges

S-23-149 over Reedy River

Fair

Greenville County, South Carolina · City of Greenville · Structure no. 000000000005530

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
150 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
18,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-23-149 over Reedy River is a concrete tee beam carrying S-23-149 over Reedy River in Greenville County, South Carolina. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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.

It carries about 18,100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,987 by 2043. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesS-23-149
CrossesReedy River
LocationCity of Greenville
RouteState Highway 149
CountyGreenville County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.83118, -82.37769
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.6 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,100 (2023)
Projected traffic22,987 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
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-23-149 over Reedy River built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-23-149 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does S-23-149 over Reedy River carry?

About 18,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is S-23-149 over Reedy River?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns S-23-149 over Reedy River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.