US Bridges

S-23-98 over Beaverdam Creek

FairPosted for load

Greenville County, South Carolina · 6.4MI N Greer · Structure no. 000000000005737

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-23-98 over Beaverdam Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying S-23-98 over Beaverdam Creek in Greenville County, South Carolina. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 32 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesS-23-98
CrossesBeaverdam Creek
Location6.4MI N Greer
RouteState Highway 98
CountyGreenville County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates35.02499, -82.26743
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating24.7 US tons
Inventory rating11 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 10
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2023)
Projected traffic32 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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$306,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-23-98 over Beaverdam Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-23-98 over Beaverdam 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does S-23-98 over Beaverdam Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is S-23-98 over Beaverdam Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns S-23-98 over Beaverdam Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.