US 176 over Enoree River
PoorNewberry County, South Carolina · 16.2 MI NE of Newberry · Structure no. 000000000001098
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1961
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 640 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 176 over Enoree River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 176 over Enoree River in Newberry County, South Carolina. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 85 years old, older than the South Carolina average of 48 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 6,300 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,962 by 2043. The structure is 640 ft (195 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 176 over Enoree River built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.
What condition is US 176 over Enoree River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does US 176 over Enoree River carry?
About 6,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is US 176 over Enoree River?
The structure is 640 ft (195 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.7 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.
Who owns US 176 over Enoree River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.