US Bridges

S-23-44 over Trib to Middle Tyger

Fair

Greenville County, South Carolina · 11.4MI NE Travelers Rest · Structure no. 000000000007681

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-23-44 over Trib to Middle Tyger is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying S-23-44 over Trib to Middle Tyger in Greenville County, South Carolina. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,022 by 2043. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 34 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesS-23-44
CrossesTrib to Middle Tyger
Location11.4MI NE Travelers Rest
RouteState Highway 44
CountyGreenville County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates35.10108, -82.32085
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
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2023)
Projected traffic1,022 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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-23-44 over Trib to Middle Tyger built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-23-44 over Trib to Middle Tyger 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-23-44 over Trib to Middle Tyger carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is S-23-44 over Trib to Middle Tyger?

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-23-44 over Trib to Middle Tyger?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.