US Bridges

S-23-201 SB over I-85 & Brushy Creek

Good

Greenville County, South Carolina · 1.3 MI S of Greenville · Structure no. 000000000010314

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
564 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,250
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-23-201 SB over I-85 & Brushy Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-23-201 SB over I-85 & Brushy Creek in Greenville County, South Carolina. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 10,250 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,018 by 2043. The structure is 564 ft (171.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS-23-201 SB
CrossesI-85 & Brushy Creek
Location1.3 MI S of Greenville
RouteState Highway 201
Coordinates34.7961, -82.38009
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length564 ft (171.9 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,250 (2023)
Projected traffic13,018 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S-23-201 SB over I-85 & Brushy Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-23-201 SB over I-85 & Brushy 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-23-201 SB over I-85 & Brushy Creek carry?

About 10,250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is S-23-201 SB over I-85 & Brushy Creek?

The structure is 564 ft (171.9 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns S-23-201 SB over I-85 & Brushy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.