US 76 over Catfish Branch
PoorPosted for loadMarion County, South Carolina · In Town of Marion · Structure no. 000000000001205
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old, rebuilt 1974
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 74 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,900
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 76 over Catfish Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying US 76 over Catfish Branch in Marion County, South Carolina. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 84 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 5,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,204 by 2024. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 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 Catfish Branch built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.
What condition is US 76 over Catfish Branch 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 Catfish Branch carry?
About 5,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US 76 over Catfish Branch?
The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.
Who owns US 76 over Catfish Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.