US 176 over Horse Range Creek
FairOrangeburg County, South Carolina · 1MI W of Wellsy RD · Structure no. 000000000002589
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1957
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 150 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 176 over Horse Range Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 176 over Horse Range Creek in Orangeburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1957, 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,657 by 2043. The structure is 150 ft (45.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 176 over Horse Range Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1957.
What condition is US 176 over Horse Range 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does US 176 over Horse Range Creek carry?
About 2,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is US 176 over Horse Range Creek?
The structure is 150 ft (45.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns US 176 over Horse Range Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.