US Bridges

S-44-176 over Branch of Browns Creek

Good

Union County, South Carolina · 4.5 MI N Union · Structure no. 000000000004224

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-44-176 over Branch of Browns Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S-44-176 over Branch of Browns Creek in Union County, South Carolina. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 64 by 2043. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesS-44-176
CrossesBranch of Browns Creek
Location4.5 MI N Union
RouteState Highway 176
CountyUnion County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.77746, -81.5975
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic64 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-44-176 over Branch of Browns Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-44-176 over Branch of Browns 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does S-44-176 over Branch of Browns Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is S-44-176 over Branch of Browns Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns S-44-176 over Branch of Browns Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.