US Bridges

S-23-38 over S C L Railroad

Fair

Greenville County, South Carolina · Town of Taylors · Structure no. 000000000006677

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-23-38 over S C L Railroad is a concrete continuous slab carrying S-23-38 over S C L Railroad in Greenville County, South Carolina. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 5,100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,803 by 2043. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesS-23-38
CrossesS C L Railroad
LocationTown of Taylors
RouteState Highway 38
CountyGreenville County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.9195, -82.30608
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,100 (2023)
Projected traffic7,803 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S-23-38 over S C L Railroad built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-23-38 over S C L Railroad 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does S-23-38 over S C L Railroad carry?

About 5,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is S-23-38 over S C L Railroad?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns S-23-38 over S C L Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.