US Bridges

C-23-5196 over Trib to Rocky Creek

Good

Greenville County, South Carolina · City of Greenville · Structure no. 000000000009980

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C-23-5196 over Trib to Rocky Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying C-23-5196 over Trib to Rocky Creek in Greenville County, South Carolina. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 192 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesC-23-5196
CrossesTrib to Rocky Creek
LocationCity of Greenville
RouteCounty Highway 5196
Coordinates34.84832, -82.28666
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2023)
Projected traffic192 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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-23-5196 over Trib to Rocky Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is C-23-5196 over Trib to Rocky 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 2024.

How much traffic does C-23-5196 over Trib to Rocky Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is C-23-5196 over Trib to Rocky Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns C-23-5196 over Trib to Rocky Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.