US Bridges

US 276 over Trib to Reedy River

Fair

Greenville County, South Carolina · 3.3 MI N. Greenville · Structure no. 000000000000652

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1956
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
24,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 276 over Trib to Reedy River is a concrete culvert carrying US 276 over Trib to Reedy River in Greenville County, South Carolina. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1956, 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 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 24,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,670 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 276
CrossesTrib to Reedy River
Location3.3 MI N. Greenville
RouteU.S. Route 276
Coordinates34.89536, -82.41032
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.7 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.6 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,600 (2023)
Projected traffic35,670 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 276 over Trib to Reedy River built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1956.

What condition is US 276 over Trib to Reedy 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US 276 over Trib to Reedy River carry?

About 24,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 276 over Trib to Reedy River?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns US 276 over Trib to Reedy River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.