US Bridges

US 76 EB over Tobys Creek

Fair

Marion County, South Carolina · 0.5 MI E of Pee Dee · Structure no. 000000000006339

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
180 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
11,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 76 EB over Tobys Creek is a concrete slab carrying US 76 EB over Tobys Creek in Marion County, South Carolina. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 6 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 11,200 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,488 by 2043. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 76 EB
CrossesTobys Creek
Location0.5 MI E of Pee Dee
RouteU.S. Route 76
CountyMarion County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.20139, -79.52048
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,200 (2023)
Projected traffic19,488 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 76 EB over Tobys Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 76 EB over Tobys 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 76 EB over Tobys Creek carry?

About 11,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 76 EB over Tobys Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 76 EB over Tobys Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.