C-23-389 over Middle Saluda River
GoodGreenville County, South Carolina · 10.4MI NW Travelers Rest · Structure no. 000000000007796
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 155 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 125
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
C-23-389 over Middle Saluda River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C-23-389 over Middle Saluda River in Greenville County, South Carolina. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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.
It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2043. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was C-23-389 over Middle Saluda River built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is C-23-389 over Middle Saluda River 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does C-23-389 over Middle Saluda River carry?
About 125 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is C-23-389 over Middle Saluda River?
The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns C-23-389 over Middle Saluda River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.