US Bridges

S-30-276 over Ned Wesson Branch

Good

Laurens County, South Carolina · 9.3 MI SE Clinton · Structure no. 000000000008183

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
71 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-30-276 over Ned Wesson Branch is a concrete slab carrying S-30-276 over Ned Wesson Branch in Laurens County, South Carolina. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 192 by 2043. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesS-30-276
CrossesNed Wesson Branch
Location9.3 MI SE Clinton
RouteState Highway 276
Coordinates34.46481, -81.718
Functional classRural Local

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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2023)
Projected traffic192 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-30-276 over Ned Wesson Branch built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-30-276 over Ned Wesson Branch 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does S-30-276 over Ned Wesson Branch carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-30-276 over Ned Wesson Branch?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns S-30-276 over Ned Wesson Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.