US Bridges

US 76 over Cedar Creek

Fair

Richland County, South Carolina · 9 MI NW of Eastover · Structure no. 000000000002611

Built
1945
80 years old, rebuilt 1956
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
59 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
16,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 76 over Cedar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 76 over Cedar Creek in Richland County, South Carolina. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 1956, so it is 80 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 16,600 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,062 by 2043. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 76
CrossesCedar Creek
Location9 MI NW of Eastover
RouteU.S. Route 76
Coordinates33.95237, -80.82859
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,600 (2023)
Projected traffic26,062 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$480,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 76 over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1956.

What condition is US 76 over Cedar 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 Cedar Creek carry?

About 16,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 76 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns US 76 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.