US Bridges

US 76 over NS RR

Fair

Pickens County, South Carolina · 2.2MI SE of Clemson · Structure no. 000000000003444

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
126 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
27,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 76 over NS RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 76 over NS RR in Pickens County, South Carolina. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 27,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,480 by 2043. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 76
CrossesNS RR
Location2.2MI SE of Clemson
RouteU.S. Route 76
Coordinates34.65741, -82.81247
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.7 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,000 (2023)
Projected traffic33,480 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 76 over NS RR built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 76 over NS 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 76 over NS RR carry?

About 27,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 76 over NS RR?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns US 76 over NS RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.