S-23-969 over North Saluda River
Greenville County, South Carolina · rated Poor in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- S-23-969 over North Saluda River in Greenville County, South Carolina, is rated in poor condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the superstructure, rated 4 (poor condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 225 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2023).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 47 of the 636 inventoried bridges in Greenville County rated poor (7.4%); 47 (7.4%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated April 2024, on a 12-month routine inspection cycle.
- A poor rating means at least one major component - deck, superstructure, or substructure - is rated 4 or lower on FHWA's 0-9 scale. It does not by itself mean the bridge is unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or load-restricted by their owners.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Superstructure | 4 | 4 | Poor condition |
| Substructure | 4 | 4 | Poor condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Concrete tee beam |
| Length | about 125 ft |
| Location | 10.6 Mi N Travelers Rest |
| NBI structure number | 000000000000292 |
| Condition class | Poor |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | April 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 12 months |
| Scour (item 113) | U: unknown foundation, not evaluated for scour |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the South Carolina department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Greenville County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-85 over Muddy Ford Rd (s-580) | 1960 | 140,900 | Fair |
| I-85 over Rocky Creek | 2022 | 140,900 | Good |
| I-85 over Brushy Creek | 1962 | 120,200 | Fair |
| I-85 over Enoree River | 2000 | 120,200 | Fair |
| I-85 over U S 276 | 1960 | 118,000 | Fair |
| I-85 over Laurel Creek | 1960 | 113,800 | Fair |
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