US 176 over Southern Railroad
FairCalhoun County, South Carolina · 2MI S of ST Matthews · Structure no. 000000000006051
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 142 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,600
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 176 over Southern Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 176 over Southern Railroad in Calhoun County, South Carolina. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 53 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 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,796 by 2043. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 176 over Southern Railroad built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is US 176 over Southern Railroad 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does US 176 over Southern Railroad carry?
About 2,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US 176 over Southern Railroad?
The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US 176 over Southern Railroad?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.