US Bridges

I-77 SB over Trib to Gills Creek

Good

Richland County, South Carolina · 4 MI S Columbia · Structure no. 000000000007731

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
480 ft
16 main spans
Daily traffic
47,350
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-77 SB over Trib to Gills Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-77 SB over Trib to Gills Creek in Richland County, South Carolina. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 47,350 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,714 by 2043. The structure is 480 ft (146.3 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-77 SB
CrossesTrib to Gills Creek
Location4 MI S Columbia
RouteInterstate 77
Coordinates33.94747, -80.99818
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans16
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length480 ft (146.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47,350 (2023)
Projected traffic58,714 by 2043
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-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 SB over Trib to Gills Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-77 SB over Trib to 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 I-77 SB over Trib to Gills Creek carry?

About 47,350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I-77 SB over Trib to Gills Creek?

The structure is 480 ft (146.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns I-77 SB over Trib to Gills Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.