US Bridges

US 276 EB over L-4785

Good

Greenville County, South Carolina · 5.7 MI N. Greenville · Structure no. 000000000002536

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
116 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,050
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 276 EB over L-4785 is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 276 EB over L-4785 in Greenville County, South Carolina. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 14,050 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,736 by 2043. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 35 ft wide.

CarriesUS 276 EB
CrossesL-4785
Location5.7 MI N. Greenville
RouteU.S. Route 276
Coordinates34.9249, -82.43316
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,050 (2023)
Projected traffic15,736 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$443,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 276 EB over L-4785 built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 276 EB over L-4785 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 EB over L-4785 carry?

About 14,050 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 276 EB over L-4785?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US 276 EB over L-4785?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.