US Bridges

S-23-455 over Reedy River

Fair

Greenville County, South Carolina · 8.7 MI SW Fountain Inn · Structure no. 000000000008165

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
270 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-23-455 over Reedy River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-23-455 over Reedy River 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,460 by 2043. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS-23-455
CrossesReedy River
Location8.7 MI SW Fountain Inn
RouteState Highway 455
Coordinates34.57857, -82.2563
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2023)
Projected traffic1,460 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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$1.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-23-455 over Reedy River built?

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

What condition is S-23-455 over Reedy River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does S-23-455 over Reedy River carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-23-455 over Reedy River?

The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns S-23-455 over Reedy River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.