US Bridges

C-23-2785 over Armstrong Creek

Good

Greenville County, South Carolina · 3 MI SW of Travelers Rest · Structure no. 000000000009902

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
125
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C-23-2785 over Armstrong Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying C-23-2785 over Armstrong Creek in Greenville County, South Carolina. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesC-23-2785
CrossesArmstrong Creek
Location3 MI SW of Travelers Rest
RouteCounty Highway 2785
Coordinates34.95854, -82.48666
Functional classRural 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2023)
Projected traffic160 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 C-23-2785 over Armstrong Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is C-23-2785 over Armstrong 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 2024.

How much traffic does C-23-2785 over Armstrong Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is C-23-2785 over Armstrong Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns C-23-2785 over Armstrong Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.