I-77 SB over Gills Creek
GoodRichland County, South Carolina · 4 MI SE of Columbia · Structure no. 000000000007611
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 330 ft
- 11 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 42,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-77 SB over Gills Creek is a concrete slab carrying I-77 SB over Gills Creek in Richland County, South Carolina. It was built in 1982 and reconstructed in 1987, 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 42,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,700 by 2043. The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-77 SB over Gills Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is I-77 SB 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does I-77 SB over Gills Creek carry?
About 42,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I-77 SB over Gills Creek?
The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.
Who owns I-77 SB over Gills Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.