US Bridges

US 76 over Chattooga Riv-Ga. Line

Good

Oconee County, South Carolina · Ga/Sc State Line · Structure no. 000000000001642

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
400 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 76 over Chattooga Riv-Ga. Line is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 76 over Chattooga Riv-Ga. Line in Oconee County, South Carolina. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,021 by 2043. The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesUS 76
CrossesChattooga Riv-Ga. Line
LocationGa/Sc State Line
RouteU.S. Route 76
Coordinates34.81418, -83.30662
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length400 ft (121.9 m)
Longest span165 ft (50.3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2023)
Projected traffic3,021 by 2043
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 over Chattooga Riv-Ga. Line built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 76 over Chattooga Riv-Ga. Line in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does US 76 over Chattooga Riv-Ga. Line carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 76 over Chattooga Riv-Ga. Line?

The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long with a longest span of 165 ft (50.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns US 76 over Chattooga Riv-Ga. Line?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.