US Bridges

US 176 over Trib to Lawsons Fork

Fair

Spartanburg County, South Carolina · 6.0 MI W of Spartanburg · Structure no. 000000000000615

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
24,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 176 over Trib to Lawsons Fork is a concrete culvert carrying US 176 over Trib to Lawsons Fork in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 24,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,556 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 150 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 176
CrossesTrib to Lawsons Fork
Location6.0 MI W of Spartanburg
RouteU.S. Route 176
CountySpartanburg County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates35.00852, -82.01369
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width150 ft (45.7 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,400 (2023)
Projected traffic48,556 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 176 over Trib to Lawsons Fork built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 176 over Trib to Lawsons Fork 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 Trib to Lawsons Fork carry?

About 24,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 176 over Trib to Lawsons Fork?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 150 ft wide.

Who owns US 176 over Trib to Lawsons Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.