US Bridges

US 76 over Saluda River

Fair

Anderson County, South Carolina · 4.6 MI NE of Honea Path · Structure no. 000000000000918

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
399 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 76 over Saluda River is a concrete tee beam carrying US 76 over Saluda River in Anderson County, South Carolina. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 86 years old, older than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,975 by 2043. The structure is 399 ft (121.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 76
CrossesSaluda River
Location4.6 MI NE of Honea Path
RouteU.S. Route 76
CountyAnderson County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.49756, -82.33177
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length399 ft (121.6 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2023)
Projected traffic3,975 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$560,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 76 over Saluda River built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is US 76 over Saluda River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does US 76 over Saluda River carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 76 over Saluda River?

The structure is 399 ft (121.6 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 76 over Saluda River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.