US Bridges

Sc 768 over Reeder Point Branch

Good

Richland County, South Carolina · 6 MI SE of Columbia · Structure no. 000000000007288

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 768 over Reeder Point Branch is a concrete slab carrying Sc 768 over Reeder Point Branch in Richland County, South Carolina. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 13,900 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,765 by 2043. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSc 768
CrossesReeder Point Branch
Location6 MI SE of Columbia
RouteState Highway 768
CountyRichland County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates33.94186, -80.94447
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,900 (2023)
Projected traffic18,765 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
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 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 Sc 768 over Reeder Point Branch built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 768 over Reeder Point Branch 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Sc 768 over Reeder Point Branch carry?

About 13,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Sc 768 over Reeder Point Branch?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 768 over Reeder Point Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.