US Bridges

L-23-1162 over Trib to Saluda River

Good

Greenville County, South Carolina · 7.4 MI SW of Greenville · Structure no. 000000000010308

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

L-23-1162 over Trib to Saluda River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying L-23-1162 over Trib to Saluda River in Greenville County, South Carolina. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 640 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesL-23-1162
CrossesTrib to Saluda River
Location7.4 MI SW of Greenville
RouteCounty Highway 1162
Coordinates34.75003, -82.44971
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2023)
Projected traffic640 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$137,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was L-23-1162 over Trib to Saluda River built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is L-23-1162 over Trib to Saluda 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 2024.

How much traffic does L-23-1162 over Trib to Saluda River carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is L-23-1162 over Trib to Saluda River?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns L-23-1162 over Trib to Saluda River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.