US Bridges

US 176 over Brine Creek

Fair

Orangeburg County, South Carolina · 3MI SE of Holly Hill · Structure no. 000000000000890

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1957
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 176 over Brine Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 176 over Brine Creek in Orangeburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1957, so it is 87 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 4,400 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,996 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 176
CrossesBrine Creek
Location3MI SE of Holly Hill
RouteU.S. Route 176
CountyOrangeburg County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates33.29174, -80.36809
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,400 (2023)
Projected traffic6,996 by 2043
Trucks17%
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 US 176 over Brine Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1957.

What condition is US 176 over Brine 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does US 176 over Brine Creek carry?

About 4,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US 176 over Brine Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns US 176 over Brine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.