US Bridges

S-23-114 over Middle Tyger River

PoorPosted for load

Greenville County, South Carolina · 10.9 MI N Greer · Structure no. 000000000006102

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-23-114 over Middle Tyger River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-23-114 over Middle Tyger River 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 192 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS-23-114
CrossesMiddle Tyger River
Location10.9 MI N Greer
RouteState Highway 114
Coordinates35.09475, -82.25389
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating16.1 US tons
Inventory rating9.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2023)
Projected traffic192 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$306,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-23-114 over Middle Tyger River built?

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

What condition is S-23-114 over Middle Tyger River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does S-23-114 over Middle Tyger River carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-23-114 over Middle Tyger River?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns S-23-114 over Middle Tyger River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.