S-23-124 over South Saluda River
FairGreenville County, South Carolina · 10.2MI NW Travelers Rest · Structure no. 000000000007261
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 195 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-23-124 over South Saluda River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-23-124 over South Saluda River in Greenville County, South Carolina. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 139 by 2043. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-23-124 over South Saluda River built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-23-124 over South Saluda 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does S-23-124 over South Saluda River carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is S-23-124 over South Saluda River?
The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns S-23-124 over South Saluda River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.