US 76 over Gills Creek
FairRichland County, South Carolina · 4 MI SE of Columbia · Structure no. 000000000001123
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1982
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 82 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 29,800
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 76 over Gills Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 76 over Gills Creek in Richland County, South Carolina. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 85 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 29,800 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,124 by 2043. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 108 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 76 over Gills Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.
What condition is US 76 over Gills 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does US 76 over Gills Creek carry?
About 29,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is US 76 over Gills Creek?
The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 108 ft wide.
Who owns US 76 over Gills Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.