US Bridges

US 176 over South Pacolet River

Fair

Spartanburg County, South Carolina · 6.7 MI NW Inman · Structure no. 000000000000575

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1969
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
350 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 176 over South Pacolet River is a concrete tee beam carrying US 176 over South Pacolet River in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 94 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,300 by 2043. The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long and 48 ft wide.

CarriesUS 176
CrossesSouth Pacolet River
Location6.7 MI NW Inman
RouteU.S. Route 176
Coordinates35.12743, -82.1649
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionJanuary 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans14
Design loadH 20
Structure length350 ft (106.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2023)
Projected traffic7,300 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 South Pacolet River built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.

What condition is US 176 over South Pacolet River 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 over South Pacolet River carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 176 over South Pacolet River?

The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns US 176 over South Pacolet River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.