US Bridges

S-23-1973 over Brushy Creek

Good

Greenville County, South Carolina · 5.3 MI S Greer · Structure no. 000000000009016

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-23-1973 over Brushy Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S-23-1973 over Brushy 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,688 by 2043. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesS-23-1973
CrossesBrushy Creek
Location5.3 MI S Greer
RouteState Highway 1973
Coordinates34.86314, -82.25085
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating16.8 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 width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2023)
Projected traffic2,688 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$236,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-23-1973 over Brushy Creek built?

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

What condition is S-23-1973 over Brushy 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does S-23-1973 over Brushy Creek carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is S-23-1973 over Brushy Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns S-23-1973 over Brushy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.