US Bridges

I-77 over Crane Creek

Fair

Richland County, South Carolina · 7.0 MI North-Columbia · Structure no. 000000000007403

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
93,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-77 over Crane Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-77 over Crane Creek in Richland County, South Carolina. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 93,200 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 115,568 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-77
CrossesCrane Creek
Location7.0 MI North-Columbia
RouteInterstate 77
Coordinates34.12417, -80.96222
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.4 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic93,200 (2023)
Projected traffic115,568 by 2043
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-77 over Crane Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-77 over Crane 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does I-77 over Crane Creek carry?

About 93,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is I-77 over Crane Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns I-77 over Crane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.