US Bridges

US 76 over Black River Swamp

Fair

Sumter County, South Carolina · 1 MI NE of Mayesville · Structure no. 000000000001840

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
150 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,550
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 76 over Black River Swamp is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 76 over Black River Swamp in Sumter County, South Carolina. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 1,550 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,465 by 2043. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS 76
CrossesBlack River Swamp
Location1 MI NE of Mayesville
RouteU.S. Route 76
Coordinates33.99714, -80.18854
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,550 (2023)
Projected traffic2,465 by 2043
Trucks12%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 76 over Black River Swamp built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 76 over Black River Swamp 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US 76 over Black River Swamp carry?

About 1,550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 76 over Black River Swamp?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 76 over Black River Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.