US Bridges

S-76/OLD River RD over Spring Grove Creek

Fair

Clarendon County, South Carolina · 9MI NW Summerton · Structure no. 000000000008151

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
75 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
175
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-76/OLD River RD over Spring Grove Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-76/OLD River RD over Spring Grove Creek in Clarendon County, South Carolina. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 224 by 2043. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesS-76/OLD River RD
CrossesSpring Grove Creek
Location9MI NW Summerton
RouteState Highway 76
Coordinates33.65208, -80.49612
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2023)
Projected traffic224 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 S-76/OLD River RD over Spring Grove Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-76/OLD River RD over Spring Grove 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does S-76/OLD River RD over Spring Grove Creek carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is S-76/OLD River RD over Spring Grove Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns S-76/OLD River RD over Spring Grove Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.