S-23-447 over Brushy Creek
PoorPosted for loadGreenville County, South Carolina · 5.1 MI SW Greer · Structure no. 000000000007467
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 90 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-23-447 over Brushy Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying S-23-447 over Brushy Creek in Greenville County, South Carolina. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger than the South Carolina average of 48 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 9,100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,923 by 2043. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-23-447 over Brushy Creek built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-23-447 over Brushy Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does S-23-447 over Brushy Creek carry?
About 9,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is S-23-447 over Brushy Creek?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns S-23-447 over Brushy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.