US 76 over Middle Swamp
PoorPosted for loadFlorence County, South Carolina · 6MI SW of Florence · Structure no. 000000000000785
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 1974
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 88 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 76 over Middle Swamp is a concrete tee beam carrying US 76 over Middle Swamp in Florence County, South Carolina. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 88 years old, older than the South Carolina average of 48 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,460 by 2043. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 76 over Middle Swamp built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.
What condition is US 76 over Middle Swamp in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does US 76 over Middle Swamp carry?
About 14,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is US 76 over Middle Swamp?
The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.
Who owns US 76 over Middle Swamp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.