US Bridges

C-23-436 over Laurel Creek

GoodPosted for load

Greenville County, South Carolina · 2.0 MI NW Mauldin · Structure no. 000000000007688

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,300
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C-23-436 over Laurel Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C-23-436 over Laurel Creek 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,224 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesC-23-436
CrossesLaurel Creek
Location2.0 MI NW Mauldin
RouteCounty Highway 436
Coordinates34.80012, -82.32778
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating25.7 US tons
Inventory rating15.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,300 (2023)
Projected traffic4,224 by 2043
Trucks5%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$387,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C-23-436 over Laurel Creek built?

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

What condition is C-23-436 over Laurel 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-23-436 over Laurel Creek carry?

About 3,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is C-23-436 over Laurel Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns C-23-436 over Laurel Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.