US Bridges

US 276 over Richland Creek-Greenvill

Good

Greenville County, South Carolina · City of Greenville · Structure no. 000000000000685

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 276 over Richland Creek-Greenvill is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 276 over Richland Creek-Greenvill in Greenville County, South Carolina. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 90 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 30,300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,935 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 88 ft wide.

CarriesUS 276
CrossesRichland Creek-Greenvill
LocationCity of Greenville
RouteU.S. Route 276
Coordinates34.85316, -82.38315
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,300 (2023)
Projected traffic43,935 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 276 over Richland Creek-Greenvill built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is US 276 over Richland Creek-Greenvill 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 Richland Creek-Greenvill carry?

About 30,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 276 over Richland Creek-Greenvill?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns US 276 over Richland Creek-Greenvill?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.