US Bridges

I-77 SB over Sc 760 & South Fork Ck

Fair

Richland County, South Carolina · 4 MI E of Columbia · Structure no. 000000000008485

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
749 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
48,050
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-77 SB over Sc 760 & South Fork Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-77 SB over Sc 760 & South Fork Ck in Richland County, South Carolina. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 48,050 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 59,582 by 2043. The structure is 749 ft (228.3 m) long and 59 ft wide.

CarriesI-77 SB
CrossesSc 760 & South Fork Ck
Location4 MI E of Columbia
RouteInterstate 77
Coordinates33.99549, -80.959
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+14 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length749 ft (228.3 m)
Longest span149 ft (45.4 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48,050 (2023)
Projected traffic59,582 by 2043
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-77 SB over Sc 760 & South Fork Ck built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-77 SB over Sc 760 & South Fork Ck 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does I-77 SB over Sc 760 & South Fork Ck carry?

About 48,050 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I-77 SB over Sc 760 & South Fork Ck?

The structure is 749 ft (228.3 m) long with a longest span of 149 ft (45.4 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns I-77 SB over Sc 760 & South Fork Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.