US 76 EB over Broadway Creek
PoorAnderson County, South Carolina · 3.8MI SE of Anderson · Structure no. 000000000001591
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 1949
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 128 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 76 EB over Broadway Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying US 76 EB over Broadway Creek in Anderson County, South Carolina. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1949, so it is 105 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.
It carries about 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,680 by 2043. The structure is 128 ft (38.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 76 EB over Broadway Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1949.
What condition is US 76 EB over Broadway Creek 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does US 76 EB over Broadway Creek carry?
About 7,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is US 76 EB over Broadway Creek?
The structure is 128 ft (38.9 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns US 76 EB over Broadway Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.