US 76 over Broad Mouth Creek
FairAnderson County, South Carolina · 2.1MI NE of Honea Path · Structure no. 000000000000917
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old, rebuilt 1949
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 132 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 76 over Broad Mouth Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 76 over Broad Mouth Creek in Anderson County, South Carolina. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1949, so it is 86 years old, older than the South Carolina average of 48 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,975 by 2043. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 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 76 over Broad Mouth Creek built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1949.
What condition is US 76 over Broad Mouth Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.
How much traffic does US 76 over Broad Mouth Creek carry?
About 2,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is US 76 over Broad Mouth Creek?
The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns US 76 over Broad Mouth Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.