US Bridges

S-23-147 over Reedy River

FairClosed to traffic

Greenville County, South Carolina · City Greenv-Washington ST · Structure no. 000000000006680

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-23-147 over Reedy River is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying S-23-147 over Reedy River 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 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 5,600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,568 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 34 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesS-23-147
CrossesReedy River
LocationCity Greenv-Washington ST
RouteState Highway 147
CountyGreenville County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.86527, -82.42001
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.6 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,600 (2023)
Projected traffic8,568 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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-23-147 over Reedy River built?

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

What condition is S-23-147 over Reedy River 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-23-147 over Reedy River carry?

About 5,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is S-23-147 over Reedy River?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns S-23-147 over Reedy River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.