US Bridges

Sc 125 over US 278

Fair

Aiken County, South Carolina · 10 MI W of Jackson · Structure no. 000000000001848

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
160 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 125 over US 278 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 125 over US 278 in Aiken County, South Carolina. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 73 years old, older 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 5 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 14,100 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,523 by 2043. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 66 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSc 125
CrossesUS 278
Location10 MI W of Jackson
RouteState Highway 125
CountyAiken County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates33.42606, -81.88602
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width66 ft (20 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,100 (2023)
Projected traffic14,523 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$310,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 125 over US 278 built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Sc 125 over US 278 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 125 over US 278 carry?

About 14,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Sc 125 over US 278?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 125 over US 278?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.