US Bridges

S-23-164 over Rocky Creek

Good

Greenville County, South Carolina · 6.4 MI S Greer · Structure no. 000000000010288

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
261 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-23-164 over Rocky Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-23-164 over Rocky Creek 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 14,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,034 by 2043. The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesS-23-164
CrossesRocky Creek
Location6.4 MI S Greer
RouteState Highway 164
CountyGreenville County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.84583, -82.22611
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length261 ft (79.6 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,200 (2023)
Projected traffic18,034 by 2043
Trucks4%
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-23-164 over Rocky Creek built?

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

What condition is S-23-164 over 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does S-23-164 over Rocky Creek carry?

About 14,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is S-23-164 over Rocky Creek?

The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns S-23-164 over Rocky Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.