US 176 over S.C.L. Railroad
PoorPosted for loadUnion County, South Carolina · 0.7 MI N Newberry CO LN · Structure no. 000000000000578
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old, rebuilt 1970
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 163 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 176 over S.C.L. Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 176 over S.C.L. Railroad in Union County, South Carolina. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1970, 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 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 2025. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Frequently asked questions
When was US 176 over S.C.L. Railroad built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.
What condition is US 176 over S.C.L. Railroad 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 S.C.L. Railroad carry?
About 2,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is US 176 over S.C.L. Railroad?
The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.6 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns US 176 over S.C.L. Railroad?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.