US Bridges

US 76 over Deep Hole Swamp

Good

Florence County, South Carolina · 1.5MI NE of Cartersville · Structure no. 000000000000680

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1958
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 76 over Deep Hole Swamp is a concrete tee beam carrying US 76 over Deep Hole Swamp in Florence County, South Carolina. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1958, so it is 90 years old, older than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,771 by 2043. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 76
CrossesDeep Hole Swamp
Location1.5MI NE of Cartersville
RouteU.S. Route 76
Coordinates34.09929, -80.00474
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating25 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2023)
Projected traffic1,771 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$111,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 76 over Deep Hole Swamp built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.

What condition is US 76 over Deep Hole Swamp in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does US 76 over Deep Hole Swamp carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 76 over Deep Hole Swamp?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 76 over Deep Hole Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.