US Bridges

S-23-133 over Reedy River

Fair

Greenville County, South Carolina · 4MI S Travelers Rest · Structure no. 000000000007682

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
120 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-23-133 over Reedy River is a concrete slab carrying S-23-133 over Reedy River 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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,355 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS-23-133
CrossesReedy River
Location4MI S Travelers Rest
RouteState Highway 133
Coordinates34.91096, -82.44831
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2023)
Projected traffic5,355 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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-23-133 over Reedy River built?

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

What condition is S-23-133 over Reedy 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-23-133 over Reedy River carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is S-23-133 over Reedy River?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns S-23-133 over Reedy River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.