US Bridges

I-77 over Roberts Branch

Fair

Richland County, South Carolina · 9.0 MI North-Columbia · Structure no. 000000000007404

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
72,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-77 over Roberts Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I-77 over Roberts Branch 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 72,700 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 90,148 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 150 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesI-77
CrossesRoberts Branch
Location9.0 MI North-Columbia
RouteInterstate 77
Coordinates34.14056, -80.965
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width150 ft (45.7 m)
Roadway width150 ft (45.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic72,700 (2023)
Projected traffic90,148 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-77 over Roberts Branch built?

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

What condition is I-77 over Roberts Branch 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 I-77 over Roberts Branch carry?

About 72,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I-77 over Roberts Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 150 ft wide.

Who owns I-77 over Roberts Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.