US 378 SR 43 over Soap Creek
GoodLincoln County, Georgia · 4 MI E of Lincolnton · Structure no. 000000018150200
- Built
- 2018
- 7 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 270 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,360
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 378 SR 43 over Soap Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 378 SR 43 over Soap Creek in Lincoln County, Georgia. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 2,360 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,820 by 2031. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 378 SR 43 over Soap Creek built?
It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 378 SR 43 over Soap Creek 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 Soap Creek carry?
About 2,360 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is US 378 SR 43 over Soap Creek?
The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 378 SR 43 over Soap Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.