US Bridges

US 76 Bus over Joe Cruse Branch

Good

Laurens County, South Carolina · Main ST Laurens · Structure no. 000000000000433

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 76 Bus over Joe Cruse Branch is a concrete culvert carrying US 76 Bus over Joe Cruse Branch in Laurens County, South Carolina. It was built in 1930, 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 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 9,600 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,536 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 76 Bus
CrossesJoe Cruse Branch
LocationMain ST Laurens
RouteU.S. Route 76
Coordinates34.49593, -81.99069
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,600 (2023)
Projected traffic13,536 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 76 Bus over Joe Cruse Branch built?

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

What condition is US 76 Bus over Joe Cruse 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US 76 Bus over Joe Cruse Branch carry?

About 9,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 76 Bus over Joe Cruse Branch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns US 76 Bus over Joe Cruse Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.