US Bridges

US 76 over Reedy Fork Creek

Fair

Laurens County, South Carolina · Laurens City Limits · Structure no. 000000000000434

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 76 over Reedy Fork Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 76 over Reedy Fork Creek 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 6,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,516 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 48 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 76
CrossesReedy Fork Creek
LocationLaurens City Limits
RouteU.S. Route 76
CountyLaurens County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.50499, -82.03242
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,100 (2023)
Projected traffic9,516 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 over Reedy Fork Creek built?

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

What condition is US 76 over Reedy Fork 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US 76 over Reedy Fork Creek carry?

About 6,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 76 over Reedy Fork Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns US 76 over Reedy Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.