US 176 over Padgetts Creek
PoorPosted for loadUnion County, South Carolina · 2.6 MI N of Newberry CO L · Structure no. 000000000000148
- Built
- 1922
- 103 years old, rebuilt 1955
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 88 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 176 over Padgetts Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 176 over Padgetts Creek in Union County, South Carolina. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 103 years old, older than the South Carolina average of 48 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,180 by 2043. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 176 over Padgetts Creek built?
It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.
What condition is US 176 over Padgetts Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does US 176 over Padgetts Creek carry?
About 2,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is US 176 over Padgetts Creek?
The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns US 176 over Padgetts Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.