US Bridges

US 76 over Jordon Creek

Fair

Horry County, South Carolina · 3.5 MI W of Floyd · Structure no. 000000000000032

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1966
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,150
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 76 over Jordon Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 76 over Jordon Creek in Horry County, South Carolina. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1966, so it is 95 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 1,150 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,001 by 2024. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUS 76
CrossesJordon Creek
Location3.5 MI W of Floyd
RouteU.S. Route 76
Coordinates34.24194, -79.05917
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,150 (2023)
Projected traffic2,001 by 2024
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 Jordon Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.

What condition is US 76 over Jordon 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 76 over Jordon Creek carry?

About 1,150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is US 76 over Jordon Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns US 76 over Jordon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.