US Bridges

US 276 EB over Laurel Creek

Good

Greenville County, South Carolina · 5 MI SE of Greenville · Structure no. 000000000002728

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,250
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 276 EB over Laurel Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 276 EB over Laurel Creek in Greenville County, South Carolina. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 17,250 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,013 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 276 EB
CrossesLaurel Creek
Location5 MI SE of Greenville
RouteU.S. Route 276
Coordinates34.80621, -82.32784
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$129,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 276 EB over Laurel Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

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

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

How long is US 276 EB over Laurel Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns US 276 EB over Laurel Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.