US Bridges

S-23-119 over Old Railroad Bed

Fair

Greenville County, South Carolina · 6.3MI N Travelers Rest · Structure no. 000000000005738

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
118 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-23-119 over Old Railroad Bed is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-23-119 over Old Railroad Bed 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 6 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,030 by 2043. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS-23-119
CrossesOld Railroad Bed
Location6.3MI N Travelers Rest
RouteState Highway 119
Coordinates35.04563, -82.49962
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2023)
Projected traffic1,030 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S-23-119 over Old Railroad Bed built?

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

What condition is S-23-119 over Old Railroad Bed 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does S-23-119 over Old Railroad Bed carry?

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

How long is S-23-119 over Old Railroad Bed?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns S-23-119 over Old Railroad Bed?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.