US Bridges

L--3768 over Little Jackson Creek

Good

Richland County, South Carolina · 9 MI NE of Columbia · Structure no. 000000000010072

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

L--3768 over Little Jackson Creek is a concrete culvert carrying L--3768 over Little Jackson Creek in Richland County, South Carolina. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,408 by 2043. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesL--3768
CrossesLittle Jackson Creek
Location9 MI NE of Columbia
RouteCounty Highway 3768
Coordinates34.09417, -80.92694
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.3 US tons
Inventory rating61.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2023)
Projected traffic1,408 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 L--3768 over Little Jackson Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is L--3768 over Little Jackson 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does L--3768 over Little Jackson Creek carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is L--3768 over Little Jackson Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns L--3768 over Little Jackson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.