FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

US 276

Carrying US 276 over P AND N RR.

2 MI N GREENVILLE, Greenville, South Carolina

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
20 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: US 276

The US 276 bridge in Greenville, South Carolina carries US 276 over P AND N RR.. It was built in 1934, making it 92 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1979, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 42.4 meters (139 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 39,300 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of South Carolina bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 19.8 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How US 276 compares

▼ 10.0
Load rating vs South Carolina average (29.8 t)
Bottom 26%
Lower load rating than 74% of South Carolina bridges
373
Bridges in Greenville · 24 in Poor condition
US 276 19.8 t
South Carolina average 29.8 t

Live comparison across South Carolina.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
23.5 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
15.4
Serviceability /30
7.0
Essentiality /15
1.0
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Superstructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
19.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1934
Last Reconstructed
1979
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
42.4 m (139 ft)
Deck Width
23.5 m (77 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
39,300 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000000651

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

US 276 is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare US 276 against other structures in Greenville and across South Carolina. South Carolina bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for US 276?

US 276 in Greenville, South Carolina has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is US 276 inspected?

US 276's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 39,300 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. US 276 is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for US 276?

US 276 has an NBI inventory load rating of 19.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining US 276?

US 276 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is US 276 and does age affect safety?

US 276 was built in 1934, making it 92 years old and last reconstructed in 1979.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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