US Bridges

US 76/SC 16 Con over Gills Creek

Fair

Richland County, South Carolina · 3 MI E of Columbia · Structure no. 000000000007504

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
360 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
19,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 76/SC 16 Con over Gills Creek is a concrete slab carrying US 76/SC 16 Con over Gills Creek in Richland County, South Carolina. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 19,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,650 by 2043. The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 76/SC 16 Con
CrossesGills Creek
Location3 MI E of Columbia
RouteU.S. Route 76
CountyRichland County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates33.98767, -80.97652
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 rating84.7 US tons
Inventory rating65.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20
Structure length360 ft (109.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.3 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,000 (2023)
Projected traffic25,650 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 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 US 76/SC 16 Con over Gills Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 76/SC 16 Con over Gills 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/SC 16 Con over Gills Creek carry?

About 19,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is US 76/SC 16 Con over Gills Creek?

The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns US 76/SC 16 Con over Gills Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.