US Bridges

US 76/ US 378 over RR Scl Abandoned

Fair

Sumter County, South Carolina · Town of Sumter · Structure no. 000000000002853

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 76/ US 378 over RR Scl Abandoned is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 76/ US 378 over RR Scl Abandoned in Sumter County, South Carolina. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 5 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 14,900 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,241 by 2043. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 76/ US 378
CrossesRR Scl Abandoned
LocationTown of Sumter
RouteU.S. Route 76
CountySumter County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates33.94556, -80.34068
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,900 (2023)
Projected traffic16,241 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$59,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 76/ US 378 over RR Scl Abandoned built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 76/ US 378 over RR Scl Abandoned 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/ US 378 over RR Scl Abandoned carry?

About 14,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 76/ US 378 over RR Scl Abandoned?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns US 76/ US 378 over RR Scl Abandoned?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.