US Bridges

S-23-272 over Huff Creek

Good

Greenville County, South Carolina · 5.8MI SW Simpsonville · Structure no. 000000000009509

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-23-272 over Huff Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying S-23-272 over Huff Creek in Greenville County, South Carolina. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,302 by 2043. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesS-23-272
CrossesHuff Creek
Location5.8MI SW Simpsonville
RouteState Highway 272
CountyGreenville County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.69047, -82.33886
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2023)
Projected traffic3,302 by 2043
Trucks7%
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 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-23-272 over Huff Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-23-272 over Huff 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-23-272 over Huff Creek carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is S-23-272 over Huff Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns S-23-272 over Huff Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.