US Bridges

US 276 over NS

Good

Greenville County, South Carolina · 1.9 MI NW Greenville · Structure no. 000000000000649

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
41,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 276 over NS is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 276 over NS in Greenville County, South Carolina. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 91 years old, older than the South Carolina average of 48 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 41,300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 59,885 by 2043. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 276
CrossesNS
Location1.9 MI NW Greenville
RouteU.S. Route 276
Coordinates34.87771, -82.40445
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,300 (2023)
Projected traffic59,885 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 276 over NS built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is US 276 over NS 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US 276 over NS carry?

About 41,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 276 over NS?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns US 276 over NS?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.