US Bridges

Sc 760 over Wildcat Creek

Fair

Richland County, South Carolina · 4 MI E of Columbia · Structure no. 000000000001224

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 760 over Wildcat Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sc 760 over Wildcat Creek in Richland County, South Carolina. It was built in 1941, 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 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 11,300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,255 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 128 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSc 760
CrossesWildcat Creek
Location4 MI E of Columbia
RouteState Highway 760
CountyRichland County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates33.99551, -80.95639
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width128 ft (39 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,300 (2023)
Projected traffic15,255 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 760 over Wildcat Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 760 over Wildcat 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Sc 760 over Wildcat Creek carry?

About 11,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Sc 760 over Wildcat Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 128 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 760 over Wildcat Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.