US Bridges

US 276 WB over Laurel Creek

Fair

Greenville County, South Carolina · 5 MI SE of Greenville · Structure no. 000000000001050

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,250
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 276 WB over Laurel Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 276 WB over Laurel Creek in Greenville County, South Carolina. It was built in 1940, 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 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 17,250 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,013 by 2043. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 276 WB
CrossesLaurel Creek
Location5 MI SE of Greenville
RouteU.S. Route 276
Coordinates34.80644, -82.32765
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,250 (2023)
Projected traffic25,013 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 276 WB over Laurel Creek built?

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

What condition is US 276 WB over Laurel Creek 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 WB over Laurel Creek carry?

About 17,250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 276 WB over Laurel Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 276 WB over Laurel Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.