US Bridges

US 76 Bus over Turkey Creek

Fair

Sumter County, South Carolina · Town of Sumter · Structure no. 000000000001566

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 76 Bus over Turkey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 76 Bus over Turkey Creek in Sumter County, South Carolina. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 8,300 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,727 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 76 ft wide.

CarriesUS 76 Bus
CrossesTurkey Creek
LocationTown of Sumter
RouteU.S. Route 76
Coordinates33.92072, -80.32825
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,300 (2023)
Projected traffic5,727 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 76 Bus over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 76 Bus over Turkey Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 76 Bus over Turkey Creek carry?

About 8,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 76 Bus over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns US 76 Bus over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.