US Bridges

S-23-160 over Big Durbin Creek

Good

Greenville County, South Carolina · 2.0 MI E Simpsonville · Structure no. 000000000009012

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
79 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-23-160 over Big Durbin Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying S-23-160 over Big Durbin Creek in Greenville County, South Carolina. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,650 by 2043. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS-23-160
CrossesBig Durbin Creek
Location2.0 MI E Simpsonville
RouteState Highway 160
Coordinates34.72891, -82.22162
Functional classUrban 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2023)
Projected traffic7,650 by 2043
Trucks4%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-23-160 over Big Durbin Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-23-160 over Big Durbin Creek 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-23-160 over Big Durbin Creek carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is S-23-160 over Big Durbin Creek?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns S-23-160 over Big Durbin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.