US Bridges

S-23-134 over Trib Middle Tyger River

GoodPosted for load

Greenville County, South Carolina · 7.3 MI North of Greer · Structure no. 000000000010624

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,650
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-23-134 over Trib Middle Tyger River is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying S-23-134 over Trib Middle Tyger River in Greenville County, South Carolina. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,650 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,112 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesS-23-134
CrossesTrib Middle Tyger River
Location7.3 MI North of Greer
RouteState Highway 134
Coordinates35.04266, -82.23005
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating15.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,650 (2023)
Projected traffic2,112 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$66,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-23-134 over Trib Middle Tyger River built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-23-134 over Trib Middle Tyger 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 March 2025.

How much traffic does S-23-134 over Trib Middle Tyger River carry?

About 1,650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-23-134 over Trib Middle Tyger River?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns S-23-134 over Trib Middle Tyger River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.