US Bridges

US 76 over U.S. 15

Poor

Sumter County, South Carolina · Town of Sumter · Structure no. 000000000002626

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
170 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 76 over U.S. 15 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 76 over U.S. 15 in Sumter County, South Carolina. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 15,800 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,698 by 2043. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 62 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 76
CrossesU.S. 15
LocationTown of Sumter
RouteU.S. Route 76
CountySumter County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates33.94574, -80.34259
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating7.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,800 (2023)
Projected traffic20,698 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 76 over U.S. 15 built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 76 over U.S. 15 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US 76 over U.S. 15 carry?

About 15,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 76 over U.S. 15?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns US 76 over U.S. 15?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.