US Bridges

US 76 over Scape Ore Creek (no. 3)

Fair

Sumter County, South Carolina · 8 MI NE of Sumter · Structure no. 000000000009468

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,550
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 76 over Scape Ore Creek (no. 3) is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 76 over Scape Ore Creek (no. 3) in Sumter County, South Carolina. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 76
CrossesScape Ore Creek (no. 3)
Location8 MI NE of Sumter
RouteU.S. Route 76
CountySumter County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates33.97768, -80.22051
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 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 closed6.2 mi (10 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 Scape Ore Creek (no. 3) built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 76 over Scape Ore Creek (no. 3) 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 Scape Ore Creek (no. 3) carry?

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

How long is US 76 over Scape Ore Creek (no. 3)?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 76 over Scape Ore Creek (no. 3)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.