US 76 over South Rabon Creek
FairLaurens County, South Carolina · 8.2 MI NW of Laurens · Structure no. 000000000001074
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1955
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,600
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 76 over South Rabon Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 76 over South Rabon Creek in Laurens County, South Carolina. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 85 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 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,264 by 2043. The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 76 over South Rabon Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.
What condition is US 76 over South Rabon 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does US 76 over South Rabon Creek carry?
About 3,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is US 76 over South Rabon Creek?
The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns US 76 over South Rabon Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.