US Bridges

S-23-149 over Brushy Creek

FairPosted for load

Greenville County, South Carolina · Faris Rd-Greenville · Structure no. 000000000005531

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
75 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
14,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-23-149 over Brushy Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-23-149 over Brushy Creek 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 14,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,415 by 2043. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesS-23-149
CrossesBrushy Creek
LocationFaris Rd-Greenville
RouteState Highway 149
CountyGreenville County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.8186, -82.40389
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 10
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,500 (2023)
Projected traffic18,415 by 2043
Trucks2%
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$582,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-23-149 over Brushy Creek built?

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

What condition is S-23-149 over Brushy 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does S-23-149 over Brushy Creek carry?

About 14,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is S-23-149 over Brushy Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns S-23-149 over Brushy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.