US Bridges

US76 over Sclrr

Good

Columbus County, North Carolina · 0.5 MI W JCT NC904 · Structure no. 000000000470015

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
193 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US76 over Sclrr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US76 over Sclrr in Columbus County, North Carolina. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the North Carolina average of 38.7 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,400 by 2040. The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesUS76
CrossesSclrr
Location0.5 MI W JCT NC904
RouteU.S. Route 76
Coordinates34.30826, -79.04322
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.9 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length193 ft (58.8 m)
Longest span79 ft (24 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2018)
Projected traffic3,400 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US76 over Sclrr built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is US76 over Sclrr 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 2025.

How much traffic does US76 over Sclrr carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US76 over Sclrr?

The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US76 over Sclrr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.