US Bridges

S-23-920 over Clear Creek

Good

Greenville County, South Carolina · 4.7 MI NW Greer · Structure no. 000000000009193

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
79 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-23-920 over Clear Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S-23-920 over Clear Creek 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 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 8,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,852 by 2043. The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS-23-920
CrossesClear Creek
Location4.7 MI NW Greer
RouteState Highway 920
Coordinates34.97492, -82.29788
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length79 ft (24 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,400 (2023)
Projected traffic12,852 by 2043
Trucks4%
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-23-920 over Clear Creek built?

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

What condition is S-23-920 over Clear 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does S-23-920 over Clear Creek carry?

About 8,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is S-23-920 over Clear Creek?

The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns S-23-920 over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.