US Bridges

US 29 over U.S. 276

Fair

Greenville County, South Carolina · City of Greenville · Structure no. 000000000002539

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 29 over U.S. 276 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 29 over U.S. 276 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 24,300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,235 by 2043. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 65 ft wide.

CarriesUS 29
CrossesU.S. 276
LocationCity of Greenville
RouteU.S. Route 29
Coordinates34.8591, -82.38564
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,300 (2023)
Projected traffic35,235 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 29 over U.S. 276 built?

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

What condition is US 29 over U.S. 276 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 29 over U.S. 276 carry?

About 24,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is US 29 over U.S. 276?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns US 29 over U.S. 276?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.