US Bridges

S-23-542 over Reedy River

Good

Greenville County, South Carolina · 6.1 MI W Fountain Inn · Structure no. 000000000009191

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
206 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,950
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-23-542 over Reedy River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-23-542 over Reedy River in Greenville County, South Carolina. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,950 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,496 by 2043. The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS-23-542
CrossesReedy River
Location6.1 MI W Fountain Inn
RouteState Highway 542
Coordinates34.68365, -82.30551
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length206 ft (62.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,950 (2023)
Projected traffic2,496 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-23-542 over Reedy River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-23-542 over Reedy River 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-23-542 over Reedy River carry?

About 1,950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-23-542 over Reedy River?

The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns S-23-542 over Reedy River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.