US Bridges

US176 over Green River

Good

Henderson County, North Carolina · .6 MI.E.JCT.1836 · Structure no. 000000000890375

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
712 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,600
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US176 over Green River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US176 over Green River in Henderson County, North Carolina. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,200 by 2040. The structure is 712 ft (217 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesUS176
CrossesGreen River
Location.6 MI.E.JCT.1836
RouteU.S. Route 176
Coordinates35.23571, -82.39526
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length712 ft (217 m)
Longest span230 ft (70.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2021)
Projected traffic5,200 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US176 over Green River built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is US176 over Green 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 2023.

How much traffic does US176 over Green River carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US176 over Green River?

The structure is 712 ft (217 m) long with a longest span of 230 ft (70.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns US176 over Green River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.