US Bridges

I-77 over Cumbess Creek

Good

Richland County, South Carolina · 8.5 MI NE of Columbia · Structure no. 000000000007609

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
93,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-77 over Cumbess Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I-77 over Cumbess Creek in Richland County, South Carolina. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 93,200 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 115,568 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 150 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-77
CrossesCumbess Creek
Location8.5 MI NE of Columbia
RouteInterstate 77
Coordinates34.10667, -80.96167
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width150 ft (45.7 m)
Roadway width150 ft (45.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic93,200 (2023)
Projected traffic115,568 by 2043
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure6
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-77 over Cumbess Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-77 over Cumbess 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 February 2024.

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

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

How long is I-77 over Cumbess Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 150 ft wide.

Who owns I-77 over Cumbess Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.