US Bridges

US 123 NB over Georges Creek

Fair

Pickens County, South Carolina · 6MI E of Easley · Structure no. 000000000002602

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
200 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
12,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 123 NB over Georges Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 123 NB over Georges Creek in Pickens County, South Carolina. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 12,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,738 by 2043. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 123 NB
CrossesGeorges Creek
Location6MI E of Easley
RouteU.S. Route 123
Coordinates34.83124, -82.49684
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,200 (2023)
Projected traffic15,738 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$759,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 123 NB over Georges Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 123 NB over Georges Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does US 123 NB over Georges Creek carry?

About 12,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 123 NB over Georges Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns US 123 NB over Georges Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.