US Bridges

US 76 over Lynches River

Good

Florence County, South Carolina · 1 MI SW of Cartersville · Structure no. 000000000010362

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,302 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
2,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 76 over Lynches River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 76 over Lynches River in Florence County, South Carolina. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger 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 8 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 1,302 ft (396.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUS 76
CrossesLynches River
Location1 MI SW of Cartersville
RouteU.S. Route 76
Coordinates34.07723, -80.04437
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,302 ft (396.8 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 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 closed6.2 mi (10 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 US 76 over Lynches River built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 76 over Lynches River 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 2023.

How much traffic does US 76 over Lynches River carry?

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

How long is US 76 over Lynches River?

The structure is 1,302 ft (396.8 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 76 over Lynches River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.