US Bridges

US 276 over Trib to M.Saluda River

Good

Greenville County, South Carolina · 9 MI NW Travelers Rest · Structure no. 000000000001048

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,150
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 276 over Trib to M.Saluda River is a concrete culvert carrying US 276 over Trib to M.Saluda River in Greenville County, South Carolina. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 85 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 1,150 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,070 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 88 ft wide.

CarriesUS 276
CrossesTrib to M.Saluda River
Location9 MI NW Travelers Rest
RouteU.S. Route 276
Coordinates35.07052, -82.51764
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,150 (2023)
Projected traffic2,070 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Trib to M.Saluda River built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is US 276 over Trib to M.Saluda River 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 Trib to M.Saluda River carry?

About 1,150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 276 over Trib to M.Saluda River?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns US 276 over Trib to M.Saluda River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.