FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

S-23-316

Carrying S-23-316 over HUFF CREEK

5.2MI SW MAULDIN, Greenville, South Carolina

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
50 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: S-23-316

The S-23-316 bridge in Greenville, South Carolina carries S-23-316 over HUFF CREEK. It was built in 1912, making it 114 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 11.3 meters (37 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,000 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of South Carolina bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 49.9 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How S-23-316 compares

▲ 20.1
Load rating vs South Carolina average (29.8 t)
Top 5%
Higher load rating than 95% of South Carolina bridges
373
Bridges in Greenville · 24 in Poor condition
S-23-316 49.9 t
South Carolina average 29.8 t

Live comparison across South Carolina.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
52.6 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
30.0
Serviceability /30
9.0
Essentiality /15
14.6
Special reductions
−1.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
49.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1912
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
11.3 m (37 ft)
Deck Width
6.2 m (20 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
2,000 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000000083

How to read this record

S-23-316 is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare S-23-316 against other structures in Greenville and across South Carolina. South Carolina bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for S-23-316?

S-23-316 in Greenville, South Carolina on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is S-23-316 inspected?

S-23-316's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 2,000 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. S-23-316 is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for S-23-316?

S-23-316 has an NBI inventory load rating of 49.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining S-23-316?

S-23-316 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is S-23-316 and does age affect safety?

S-23-316 was built in 1912, making it 114 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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