US Bridges

US 176 over Indian Creek

Fair

Newberry County, South Carolina · 9.7 MI N E of Newberry · Structure no. 000000000001099

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
400 ft
16 main spans
Daily traffic
3,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 176 over Indian Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 176 over Indian Creek in Newberry County, South Carolina. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1960, 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 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 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,724 by 2043. The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 176
CrossesIndian Creek
Location9.7 MI N E of Newberry
RouteU.S. Route 176
CountyNewberry County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.41134, -81.57771
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans16
Design loadH 15
Structure length400 ft (121.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,600 (2023)
Projected traffic5,724 by 2043
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 km)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 176 over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is US 176 over Indian Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US 176 over Indian Creek carry?

About 3,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 176 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US 176 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.