US 278 over Log Creek
FairAllendale County, South Carolina · 1MI N of Allendale · Structure no. 000000000001300
- Built
- 1945
- 80 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 21 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,900
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 278 over Log Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 278 over Log Creek in Allendale County, South Carolina. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 6 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 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,611 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 278 over Log Creek built?
It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 278 over Log Creek 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does US 278 over Log Creek carry?
About 2,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is US 278 over Log Creek?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns US 278 over Log Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.