US Bridges

L-493 over Trib to Little Creek

Good

Greenville County, South Carolina · 3 MI S of Travelers Rest · Structure no. 000000000010831

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

L-493 over Trib to Little Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying L-493 over Trib to Little Creek in Greenville County, South Carolina. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 7,100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,863 by 2043. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesL-493
CrossesTrib to Little Creek
Location3 MI S of Travelers Rest
RouteCounty Highway 493
Coordinates34.92958, -82.42804
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,100 (2023)
Projected traffic10,863 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$231,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was L-493 over Trib to Little Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is L-493 over Trib to Little 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does L-493 over Trib to Little Creek carry?

About 7,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is L-493 over Trib to Little Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns L-493 over Trib to Little Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.