US Bridges

L-23-621 over Trib to Saluda River

Good

Greenville County, South Carolina · 21 MI S of Greenville · Structure no. 000000000010879

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
125
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

L-23-621 over Trib to Saluda River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying L-23-621 over Trib to Saluda River in Greenville County, South Carolina. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2023, 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 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 125 vehicles a day, projected to reach 160 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesL-23-621
CrossesTrib to Saluda River
Location21 MI S of Greenville
RouteCounty Highway 36
Coordinates34.54269, -82.38287
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2023)
Projected traffic160 by 2043
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was L-23-621 over Trib to Saluda River built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is L-23-621 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-23-621 over Trib to Saluda River carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is L-23-621 over Trib to Saluda River?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns L-23-621 over Trib to Saluda River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.