US Bridges

US 76 over Boggy Branch

Good

Horry County, South Carolina · 4 MI N of Floyd · Structure no. 000000000003672

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
150 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 76 over Boggy Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying US 76 over Boggy Branch in Horry County, South Carolina. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,090 by 2043. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesUS 76
CrossesBoggy Branch
Location4 MI N of Floyd
RouteU.S. Route 76
Coordinates34.2241, -79.12382
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2023)
Projected traffic6,090 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 Boggy Branch built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 76 over Boggy Branch 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 76 over Boggy Branch carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 76 over Boggy Branch?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns US 76 over Boggy Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.