US 76 over Rocky Bluff Swamp (1)
PoorSumter County, South Carolina · 6 MI NE of Sumter · Structure no. 000000000001837
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 120 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 76 over Rocky Bluff Swamp (1) is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 76 over Rocky Bluff Swamp (1) in Sumter County, South Carolina. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 years old, older than the South Carolina average of 48 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,772 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 76 over Rocky Bluff Swamp (1) built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 76 over Rocky Bluff Swamp (1) in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does US 76 over Rocky Bluff Swamp (1) carry?
About 2,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is US 76 over Rocky Bluff Swamp (1)?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns US 76 over Rocky Bluff Swamp (1)?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.