US Bridges

US 76 Bus over CSX Railroad

Fair

Laurens County, South Carolina · Main ST Laurens · Structure no. 000000000000807

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 76 Bus over CSX Railroad is a concrete tee beam carrying US 76 Bus over CSX Railroad in Laurens County, South Carolina. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,460 by 2043. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 53 ft wide.

CarriesUS 76 Bus
CrossesCSX Railroad
LocationMain ST Laurens
RouteU.S. Route 76
Coordinates34.49746, -82.02039
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,000 (2023)
Projected traffic8,460 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 76 Bus over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 76 Bus over CSX Railroad 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 2023.

How much traffic does US 76 Bus over CSX Railroad carry?

About 6,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 76 Bus over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns US 76 Bus over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.