US Bridges

Sc 768 EB over Gills Creek

Good

Richland County, South Carolina · 5 MI S of Columbia · Structure no. 000000000007505

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
240 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
7,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 768 EB over Gills Creek is a concrete slab carrying Sc 768 EB 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 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 7,200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,720 by 2043. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 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 EB
CrossesGills Creek
Location5 MI S of Columbia
RouteState Highway 768
CountyRichland County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates33.95513, -80.98071
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating59 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,200 (2023)
Projected traffic9,720 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 EB over Gills Creek built?

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

What condition is Sc 768 EB over Gills Creek 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 EB over Gills Creek carry?

About 7,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Sc 768 EB over Gills Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 768 EB over Gills Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.