US 76 over Price Swamp
PoorMarion County, South Carolina · 4 MI E of Mullins · Structure no. 000000000000044
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old, rebuilt 1957
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 52 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 76 over Price Swamp is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 76 over Price Swamp in Marion County, South Carolina. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1957, so it is 99 years old, older than the South Carolina average of 48 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,002 by 2043. The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 76 over Price Swamp built?
It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1957.
What condition is US 76 over Price Swamp in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does US 76 over Price Swamp carry?
About 2,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is US 76 over Price Swamp?
The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns US 76 over Price Swamp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.