US 176 WB over Lawsons Fork Creek
FairSpartanburg County, South Carolina · 4.0 MI E Inman · Structure no. 000000000000116
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 93 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,250
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 176 WB over Lawsons Fork Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying US 176 WB over Lawsons Fork Creek in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 13,250 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,093 by 2043. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 176 WB over Lawsons Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 176 WB over Lawsons Fork 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 2024.
How much traffic does US 176 WB over Lawsons Fork Creek carry?
About 13,250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US 176 WB over Lawsons Fork Creek?
The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns US 176 WB over Lawsons Fork Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.