US Bridges

US 76 over Jeffries Creek

Fair

Florence County, South Carolina · 3MI SW of Florence · Structure no. 000000000000786

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
180 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
21,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 76 over Jeffries Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 76 over Jeffries Creek 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 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 21,200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,868 by 2043. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 76
CrossesJeffries Creek
Location3MI SW of Florence
RouteU.S. Route 76
Coordinates34.18159, -79.82014
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.3 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,200 (2023)
Projected traffic18,868 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Jeffries Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is US 76 over Jeffries 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US 76 over Jeffries Creek carry?

About 21,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is US 76 over Jeffries Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns US 76 over Jeffries Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.