C-23-538 over Gilder Creek
FairGreenville County, South Carolina · 4.0 MI East of Mauldin · Structure no. 000000000009331
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 155 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
C-23-538 over Gilder Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying C-23-538 over Gilder Creek in Greenville County, South Carolina. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the South Carolina average of 48 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 192 by 2043. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 31 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was C-23-538 over Gilder Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is C-23-538 over Gilder Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does C-23-538 over Gilder Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is C-23-538 over Gilder Creek?
The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns C-23-538 over Gilder Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.