FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

S-23-115

Carrying S-23-115 over MIDDLE TYGER RIVER

11.4MI N GREER, Greenville, South Carolina

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
15 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: S-23-115

The S-23-115 bridge in Greenville, South Carolina carries S-23-115 over MIDDLE TYGER RIVER. It was built in 1969, making it 57 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 4 sections, stretching 50.3 meters (165 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 250 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of South Carolina bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure 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 14.6 metric tons.

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

How S-23-115 compares

▼ 15.2
Load rating vs South Carolina average (29.8 t)
Bottom 6%
Lower load rating than 94% of South Carolina bridges
373
Bridges in Greenville · 24 in Poor condition
S-23-115 14.6 t
South Carolina average 29.8 t

Live comparison across South Carolina.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
41.5 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
5.6
Serviceability /30
21.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
Special reductions
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
14.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1969
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
50.3 m (165 ft)
Deck Width
8.4 m (28 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
250 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000005529

Condition Analysis

  • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.

How to read this record

S-23-115 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-23-115 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-23-115?

S-23-115 in Greenville, South Carolina has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is S-23-115 inspected?

S-23-115'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 250 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. S-23-115 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-23-115?

S-23-115 has an NBI inventory load rating of 14.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining S-23-115?

S-23-115 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is S-23-115 and does age affect safety?

S-23-115 was built in 1969, making it 57 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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