US Bridges

C-23-545 over Peters Creek

Good

Greenville County, South Carolina · 5.4 MI NE Simpsonville · Structure no. 000000000007797

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,700
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C-23-545 over Peters Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying C-23-545 over Peters Creek in Greenville County, South Carolina. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,016 by 2043. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesC-23-545
CrossesPeters Creek
Location5.4 MI NE Simpsonville
RouteCounty Highway 545
CountyGreenville County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.79604, -82.19237
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,700 (2023)
Projected traffic6,016 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C-23-545 over Peters Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is C-23-545 over Peters 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-23-545 over Peters Creek carry?

About 4,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is C-23-545 over Peters Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns C-23-545 over Peters Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.