US Bridges

US 76 over Norfolk Southern RR

Poor

Anderson County, South Carolina · 4.2MI SE of Belton · Structure no. 000000000000320

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1961
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
173 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
7,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 76 over Norfolk Southern RR is a concrete tee beam carrying US 76 over Norfolk Southern RR in Anderson County, South Carolina. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 96 years old, older than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 7,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,746 by 2043. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 76
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
Location4.2MI SE of Belton
RouteU.S. Route 76
CountyAnderson County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.47663, -82.44696
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length173 ft (52.7 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,900 (2023)
Projected traffic13,746 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 76 over Norfolk Southern RR built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.

What condition is US 76 over Norfolk Southern RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does US 76 over Norfolk Southern RR carry?

About 7,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 76 over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US 76 over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.