US Bridges

S-545 over Trib to Horse Pen Creek

Good

Greenville County, South Carolina · 2.0 MI N of Simpsonville · Structure no. 000000000010020

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-545 over Trib to Horse Pen Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S-545 over Trib to Horse Pen Creek in Greenville County, South Carolina. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 4,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,248 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesS-545
CrossesTrib to Horse Pen Creek
Location2.0 MI N of Simpsonville
RouteState Highway 545
CountyGreenville County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.76164, -82.23545
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,100 (2023)
Projected traffic5,248 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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$101,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-545 over Trib to Horse Pen Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-545 over Trib to Horse Pen 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-545 over Trib to Horse Pen Creek carry?

About 4,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-545 over Trib to Horse Pen Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns S-545 over Trib to Horse Pen Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.