US Bridges

US 378 over Rehoboth Branch

Good

Wilkes County, Georgia · 7.1 MI E of Washington · Structure no. 000000031750480

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,940
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 378 over Rehoboth Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 378 over Rehoboth Branch in Wilkes County, Georgia. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 1,940 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,565 by 2032. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 378
CrossesRehoboth Branch
Location7.1 MI E of Washington
RouteU.S. Route 378
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.72301, -82.61831
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,940 (2024)
Projected traffic2,565 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$703,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 378 over Rehoboth Branch built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 378 over Rehoboth Branch 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US 378 over Rehoboth Branch carry?

About 1,940 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 378 over Rehoboth Branch?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns US 378 over Rehoboth Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.