US Bridges

S-23-130 over North Saluda River 1/2IN

Fair

Greenville County, South Carolina · 7.6MI N Travelers Rest · Structure no. 000000000007366

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
325
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-23-130 over North Saluda River 1/2IN is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying S-23-130 over North Saluda River 1/2IN in Greenville County, South Carolina. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 5 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 325 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 416 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS-23-130
CrossesNorth Saluda River 1/2IN
Location7.6MI N Travelers Rest
RouteState Highway 130
Coordinates35.07298, -82.46832
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating0 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 width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic325 (2023)
Projected traffic416 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

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-23-130 over North Saluda River 1/2IN built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-23-130 over North Saluda River 1/2IN 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 2024.

How much traffic does S-23-130 over North Saluda River 1/2IN carry?

About 325 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-23-130 over North Saluda River 1/2IN?

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-23-130 over North Saluda River 1/2IN?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.