US Bridges

US 176 over Target Creek

Poor

Orangeburg County, South Carolina · 4MI NW of Holly Hill · Structure no. 000000000001751

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 176 over Target Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 176 over Target Creek in Orangeburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,042 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long and 51 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 176
CrossesTarget Creek
Location4MI NW of Holly Hill
RouteU.S. Route 176
CountyOrangeburg County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates33.34922, -80.45218
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,800 (2023)
Projected traffic6,042 by 2043
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$102,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 176 over Target Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 176 over Target Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US 176 over Target Creek carry?

About 3,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US 176 over Target Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns US 176 over Target Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.