US Bridges

C-23-541 over Trib to Gilder Creek

Good

Greenville County, South Carolina · 2 MI E of Greenville · Structure no. 000000000009995

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
275
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C-23-541 over Trib to Gilder Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying C-23-541 over Trib to Gilder 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 275 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 352 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesC-23-541
CrossesTrib to Gilder Creek
Location2 MI E of Greenville
RouteCounty Highway 541
Coordinates34.79415, -82.25217
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (2023)
Projected traffic352 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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-23-541 over Trib to Gilder Creek built?

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

What condition is C-23-541 over Trib to Gilder 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-23-541 over Trib to Gilder Creek carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is C-23-541 over Trib to Gilder Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns C-23-541 over Trib to Gilder Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.