US Bridges

S-23-451 over Trib to Payne Branch

Good

Greenville County, South Carolina · 4 MI SW of Fountain Inn · Structure no. 000000000008747

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-23-451 over Trib to Payne Branch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S-23-451 over Trib to Payne Branch 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 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 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS-23-451
CrossesTrib to Payne Branch
Location4 MI SW of Fountain Inn
RouteState Highway 451
Coordinates34.64396, -82.24218
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 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 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-23-451 over Trib to Payne Branch built?

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

What condition is S-23-451 over Trib to 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 Trib to Payne Branch carry?

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

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

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns S-23-451 over Trib to Payne Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.