US Bridges

C-23-744 over Grove Creek

Good

Greenville County, South Carolina · 9.5 MI SW Mauldin · Structure no. 000000000007263

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
126 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
125
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C-23-744 over Grove Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying C-23-744 over Grove Creek in Greenville County, South Carolina. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2043. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesC-23-744
CrossesGrove Creek
Location9.5 MI SW Mauldin
RouteCounty Highway 744
Coordinates34.67828, -82.42636
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2023)
Projected traffic160 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 C-23-744 over Grove Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is C-23-744 over Grove Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does C-23-744 over Grove Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is C-23-744 over Grove Creek?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns C-23-744 over Grove Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.