US Bridges

S-23-164 over Brushy Creek

FairPosted for load

Greenville County, South Carolina · 5.5MI S Greer · Structure no. 000000000008745

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-23-164 over Brushy Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S-23-164 over Brushy Creek in Greenville County, South Carolina. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 9,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,192 by 2043. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS-23-164
CrossesBrushy Creek
Location5.5MI S Greer
RouteState Highway 164
Coordinates34.85943, -82.23488
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,600 (2023)
Projected traffic12,192 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$614,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-23-164 over Brushy Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-23-164 over Brushy 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does S-23-164 over Brushy Creek carry?

About 9,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-23-164 over Brushy Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns S-23-164 over Brushy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.