US Bridges

US 76 Ebl over Eighteen Mile Creek

Fair

Anderson County, South Carolina · 1.1 W of Pendleton · Structure no. 000000000003572

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
180 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
8,750
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 76 Ebl over Eighteen Mile Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 76 Ebl over Eighteen Mile Creek in Anderson County, South Carolina. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 8,750 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,850 by 2043. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 76 Ebl
CrossesEighteen Mile Creek
Location1.1 W of Pendleton
RouteU.S. Route 76
CountyAnderson County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.64491, -82.80061
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,750 (2023)
Projected traffic10,850 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$645,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 76 Ebl over Eighteen Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 76 Ebl over Eighteen Mile 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US 76 Ebl over Eighteen Mile Creek carry?

About 8,750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 76 Ebl over Eighteen Mile Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US 76 Ebl over Eighteen Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.