US Bridges

US 176 over Richland Creek

Good

Spartanburg County, South Carolina · 2.0 MI NW of Pacolet · Structure no. 000000000001299

Built
1944
81 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 176 over Richland Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 176 over Richland Creek in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1944 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 81 years old, older than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 15,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,845 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 150 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 176
CrossesRichland Creek
Location2.0 MI NW of Pacolet
RouteU.S. Route 176
Coordinates34.91477, -81.81126
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating90.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width150 ft (45.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,500 (2023)
Projected traffic30,845 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$81,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 176 over Richland Creek built?

It was built in 1944, making it 81 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is US 176 over Richland Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does US 176 over Richland Creek carry?

About 15,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 176 over Richland Creek?

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 Richland Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.