US Bridges

S-23-90 over Matthews Creek

Good

Greenville County, South Carolina · 13.5 MI NW Travelers Rest · Structure no. 000000000007999

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-23-90 over Matthews Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-23-90 over Matthews Creek in Greenville County, South Carolina. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesS-23-90
CrossesMatthews Creek
Location13.5 MI NW Travelers Rest
RouteState Highway 90
CountyGreenville County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates35.06443, -82.64775
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 23 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating57.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2023)
Projected traffic320 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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-23-90 over Matthews Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-23-90 over Matthews 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does S-23-90 over Matthews Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-23-90 over Matthews Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns S-23-90 over Matthews Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.