US Bridges

US 76 over Southern Rr.

Fair

Newberry County, South Carolina · 8.6 MI SE of Newberry · Structure no. 000000000000953

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
184 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 76 over Southern Rr. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 76 over Southern Rr. in Newberry County, South Carolina. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 6,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,653 by 2043. The structure is 184 ft (56.2 m) long and 26 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 76
CrossesSouthern Rr.
Location8.6 MI SE of Newberry
RouteU.S. Route 76
CountyNewberry County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.21783, -81.48754
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length184 ft (56.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,700 (2023)
Projected traffic10,653 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 76 over Southern Rr. built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 76 over Southern Rr. 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US 76 over Southern Rr. carry?

About 6,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 76 over Southern Rr.?

The structure is 184 ft (56.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns US 76 over Southern Rr.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.