US Bridges

US 76 over U.S. 76 Business

Poor

Sumter County, South Carolina · Town of Sumter · Structure no. 000000000002856

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
180 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 76 over U.S. 76 Business is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 76 over U.S. 76 Business 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 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 14,300 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,733 by 2043. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 62 ft wide.

CarriesUS 76
CrossesU.S. 76 Business
LocationTown of Sumter
RouteU.S. Route 76
Coordinates33.92859, -80.30713
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,300 (2023)
Projected traffic18,733 by 2043
Trucks12%
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. 76 Business built?

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

What condition is US 76 over U.S. 76 Business 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. 76 Business carry?

About 14,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

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

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns US 76 over U.S. 76 Business?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.