US Bridges

US 76 over Double Branch

Fair

Laurens County, South Carolina · 3.3 MI E of Laurens · Structure no. 000000000000690

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 76 over Double Branch is a concrete culvert carrying US 76 over Double Branch in Laurens County, South Carolina. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 90 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 11,900 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,564 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 150 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 76
CrossesDouble Branch
Location3.3 MI E of Laurens
RouteU.S. Route 76
CountyLaurens County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.48752, -81.95964
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating87.5 US tons
Inventory rating67.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width150 ft (45.7 m)
Roadway width97 ft (29.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,900 (2023)
Projected traffic18,564 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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 Double Branch built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is US 76 over Double Branch 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US 76 over Double Branch carry?

About 11,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 76 over Double Branch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 150 ft wide.

Who owns US 76 over Double Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.