US 176 WB over Lawson Fork Creek
FairSpartanburg County, South Carolina · 4.0 MI E Inman · Structure no. 000000000000616
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old, rebuilt 1967
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,250
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 176 WB over Lawson Fork Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 176 WB over Lawson Fork Creek in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1967, 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 13,250 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,368 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 176 WB over Lawson Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.
What condition is US 176 WB over Lawson 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 Lawson Fork Creek carry?
About 13,250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US 176 WB over Lawson Fork Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns US 176 WB over Lawson Fork Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.