US Bridges

S-21-76 over Jeffries Creek

Fair

Florence County, South Carolina · City of Florence · Structure no. 000000000010399

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
140 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-21-76 over Jeffries Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying S-21-76 over Jeffries Creek in Florence County, South Carolina. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 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 6,700 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,020 by 2043. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS-21-76
CrossesJeffries Creek
LocationCity of Florence
RouteState Highway 76
Coordinates34.17282, -79.78875
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,700 (2023)
Projected traffic4,020 by 2043
Trucks3%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-21-76 over Jeffries Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-21-76 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does S-21-76 over Jeffries Creek carry?

About 6,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is S-21-76 over Jeffries Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns S-21-76 over Jeffries Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.