US Bridges

US 276 over NS RR

Fair

Greenville County, South Carolina · 2.0 MI NW Greenville · Structure no. 000000000000650

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
171 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
41,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 276 over NS RR is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 276 over NS RR 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 41,300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 59,885 by 2043. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 276
CrossesNS RR
Location2.0 MI NW Greenville
RouteU.S. Route 276
Coordinates34.87847, -82.40452
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 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 RR 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 RR 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 276 over NS RR carry?

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

How long is US 276 over NS RR?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns US 276 over NS RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.