US Bridges

US 76 over Sandy Springs Creek

Fair

Anderson County, South Carolina · 5.2 MI SE of Pendleton · Structure no. 000000000004026

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 76 over Sandy Springs Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 76 over Sandy Springs Creek in Anderson County, South Carolina. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 6 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 20,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,420 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 76
CrossesSandy Springs Creek
Location5.2 MI SE of Pendleton
RouteU.S. Route 76
Coordinates34.5833, -82.7364
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width102 ft (31.1 m)
Roadway width96 ft (29.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,500 (2023)
Projected traffic25,420 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 76 over Sandy Springs Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 76 over Sandy Springs 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 2025.

How much traffic does US 76 over Sandy Springs Creek carry?

About 20,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 76 over Sandy Springs Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns US 76 over Sandy Springs Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.