US Bridges

US 378 / SR 43 over Savannah River

Good

Lincoln County, Georgia · 6.8 MI E of Lincolnton · Structure no. 000000018150190

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,680 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
2,670
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 378 / SR 43 over Savannah River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 378 / SR 43 over Savannah River in Lincoln County, Georgia. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,670 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,180 by 2036. The structure is 1,680 ft (512.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesUS 378 / SR 43
CrossesSavannah River
Location6.8 MI E of Lincolnton
RouteU.S. Route 378
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.85698, -82.39038
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,680 ft (512.1 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,670 (2024)
Projected traffic3,180 by 2036
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$223.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 378 / SR 43 over Savannah River built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 378 / SR 43 over Savannah River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does US 378 / SR 43 over Savannah River carry?

About 2,670 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 378 / SR 43 over Savannah River?

The structure is 1,680 ft (512.1 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 378 / SR 43 over Savannah River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.