US Bridges

US 76 over 3&20 Creek

Fair

Anderson County, South Carolina · 3.2 MI SE of Pendleton · Structure no. 000000000010197

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1961
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
240 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
20,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 76 over 3&20 Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 76 over 3&20 Creek in Anderson County, South Carolina. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 97 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 20,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,420 by 2043. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 76
Crosses3&20 Creek
Location3.2 MI SE of Pendleton
RouteU.S. Route 76
CountyAnderson County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.60529, -82.76312
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating13.2 US tons
Inventory rating7.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.5 m)

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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 76 over 3&20 Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.

What condition is US 76 over 3&20 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 over 3&20 Creek carry?

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

How long is US 76 over 3&20 Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns US 76 over 3&20 Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.