US Bridges

S-23-272 over Reedy River

Good

Greenville County, South Carolina · 4 MI SW Simpsonville · Structure no. 000000000010276

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
180 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-23-272 over Reedy River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-23-272 over Reedy River in Greenville County, South Carolina. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 21,200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,924 by 2043. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS-23-272
CrossesReedy River
Location4 MI SW Simpsonville
RouteState Highway 272
Coordinates34.70665, -82.31481
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
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span180 ft (54.9 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,200 (2023)
Projected traffic26,924 by 2043
Trucks3%
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 Reedy River built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-23-272 over Reedy River 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 Reedy River carry?

About 21,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is S-23-272 over Reedy River?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 180 ft (54.9 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns S-23-272 over Reedy River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.