US Bridges

S-23-159 over Grove Creek

Fair

Greenville County, South Carolina · 11.5 SW of Mauldin · Structure no. 000000000008553

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-23-159 over Grove Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S-23-159 over Grove Creek in Greenville County, South Carolina. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 6 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,532 by 2043. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesS-23-159
CrossesGrove Creek
Location11.5 SW of Mauldin
RouteState Highway 159
CountyGreenville County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.64137, -82.42369
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2023)
Projected traffic4,532 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$165,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-23-159 over Grove Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-23-159 over Grove Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does S-23-159 over Grove Creek carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is S-23-159 over Grove Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns S-23-159 over Grove Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.