US Bridges

S-23-114 over Beaverdam Creek

Fair

Greenville County, South Carolina · 10.2MI N Greer · Structure no. 000000000006101

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-23-114 over Beaverdam Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying S-23-114 over Beaverdam Creek in Greenville County, South Carolina. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 64 by 2043. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS-23-114
CrossesBeaverdam Creek
Location10.2MI N Greer
RouteState Highway 114
Coordinates35.08461, -82.26326
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating16.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic64 by 2043
Trucks0%
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-23-114 over Beaverdam Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-23-114 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does S-23-114 over Beaverdam Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is S-23-114 over Beaverdam Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns S-23-114 over Beaverdam Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.