US Bridges

S-23-68 over Reedy River

Fair

Greenville County, South Carolina · 10.2MI SW Fountain Inn · Structure no. 000000000006979

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
330 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
650
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-23-68 over Reedy River is a concrete slab carrying S-23-68 over Reedy River in Greenville County, South Carolina. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 949 by 2043. The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesS-23-68
CrossesReedy River
Location10.2MI SW Fountain Inn
RouteState Highway 68
CountyGreenville County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.55112, -82.24167
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 15
Structure length330 ft (100.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2023)
Projected traffic949 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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-23-68 over Reedy River built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-23-68 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does S-23-68 over Reedy River carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is S-23-68 over Reedy River?

The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns S-23-68 over Reedy River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.