US Bridges

C-23-301 over Beaverdam Creek

Good

Greenville County, South Carolina · 6.3 MI NW of Greer · Structure no. 000000000010455

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C-23-301 over Beaverdam Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying C-23-301 over Beaverdam 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 192 by 2043. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesC-23-301
CrossesBeaverdam Creek
Location6.3 MI NW of Greer
RouteCounty Highway 301
Coordinates34.99477, -82.31634
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2023)
Projected traffic192 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C-23-301 over Beaverdam Creek built?

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

What condition is C-23-301 over Beaverdam 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 2024.

How much traffic does C-23-301 over Beaverdam Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is C-23-301 over Beaverdam Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns C-23-301 over Beaverdam Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.