FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SC 763

Carrying SC 763 over HATCHET CAMP BRANCH

7 MI W OF SUMTER, Sumter, South Carolina

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
25 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SC 763

The SC 763 bridge in Sumter, South Carolina carries SC 763 over HATCHET CAMP BRANCH. It was built in 1940, making it 86 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1965, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 6.4 meters (21 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,800 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of South Carolina bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 25.3 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How SC 763 compares

▼ 4.5
Load rating vs South Carolina average (29.8 t)
Bottom 38%
Lower load rating than 62% of South Carolina bridges
100
Bridges in Sumter · 7 in Poor condition
SC 763 25.3 t
South Carolina average 29.8 t

Live comparison across South Carolina.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
90.7 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
48.8
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
13.9
Special reductions
−1.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
25.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1940
Last Reconstructed
1965
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
6.4 m (21 ft)
Deck Width
13.6 m (45 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
2,800 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000001155

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SC 763 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare SC 763 against other structures in Sumter and across South Carolina. South Carolina bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for SC 763?

SC 763 in Sumter, South Carolina on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SC 763 inspected?

SC 763's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 2,800 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SC 763 is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for SC 763?

SC 763 has an NBI inventory load rating of 25.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SC 763?

SC 763 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is SC 763 and does age affect safety?

SC 763 was built in 1940, making it 86 years old and last reconstructed in 1965.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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