US Bridges

US 276 over P and N Rr.

Poor

Greenville County, South Carolina · 2 MI N Greenville · Structure no. 000000000000651

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
139 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
41,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 276 over P and N Rr. is a concrete tee beam carrying US 276 over P and N Rr. in Greenville County, South Carolina. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1979, 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 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 41,300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 59,885 by 2043. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 276
CrossesP and N Rr.
Location2 MI N Greenville
RouteU.S. Route 276
Coordinates34.88683, -82.40529
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.2 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length139 ft (42.4 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.5 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 276 over P and N Rr. built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is US 276 over P and N 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 276 over P and N Rr. carry?

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

How long is US 276 over P and N Rr.?

The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns US 276 over P and N Rr.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.