US Bridges

S-23-451 over Payne Branch

Good

Greenville County, South Carolina · 4.4 MI SW Fountain Inn · Structure no. 000000000008164

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
120 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-23-451 over Payne Branch is a concrete slab carrying S-23-451 over Payne Branch in Greenville County, South Carolina. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,377 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesS-23-451
CrossesPayne Branch
Location4.4 MI SW Fountain Inn
RouteState Highway 451
Coordinates34.63609, -82.22498
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2023)
Projected traffic1,377 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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-23-451 over Payne Branch built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-23-451 over Payne Branch 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 2023.

How much traffic does S-23-451 over Payne Branch carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is S-23-451 over Payne Branch?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns S-23-451 over Payne Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.