US Bridges

Sc 763 over Br Cane Savannah CR

Fair

Sumter County, South Carolina · 6 MI W of Sumter · Structure no. 000000000001154

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 763 over Br Cane Savannah CR is a concrete culvert carrying Sc 763 over Br Cane Savannah CR in Sumter County, South Carolina. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 85 years old, older 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 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSc 763
CrossesBr Cane Savannah CR
Location6 MI W of Sumter
RouteState Highway 763
CountySumter County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates33.8994, -80.46677
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 763 over Br Cane Savannah CR built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is Sc 763 over Br Cane Savannah CR 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 763 over Br Cane Savannah CR carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Sc 763 over Br Cane Savannah CR?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 763 over Br Cane Savannah CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.