US Bridges

US 276 over Sc 291

Fair

Greenville County, South Carolina · City of Greenville · Structure no. 000000000004122

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 276 over Sc 291 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 276 over Sc 291 in Greenville County, South Carolina. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 30,300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,935 by 2043. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 77 ft wide.

CarriesUS 276
CrossesSc 291
LocationCity of Greenville
RouteU.S. Route 276
Coordinates34.84334, -82.36265
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.8 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.4 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,300 (2023)
Projected traffic43,935 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 276 over Sc 291 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 276 over Sc 291 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 over Sc 291 carry?

About 30,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 276 over Sc 291?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.8 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns US 276 over Sc 291?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.