US Bridges

US 178 over Three & Twenty Creek

Good

Anderson County, South Carolina · 4.4MI SE of Pendleton · Structure no. 000000000000705

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
560 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
7,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 178 over Three & Twenty Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 178 over Three & Twenty Creek in Anderson County, South Carolina. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,084 by 2043. The structure is 560 ft (170.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesUS 178
CrossesThree & Twenty Creek
Location4.4MI SE of Pendleton
RouteU.S. Route 178
Coordinates34.65036, -82.70336
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length560 ft (170.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,600 (2023)
Projected traffic12,084 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 178 over Three & Twenty Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 178 over Three & Twenty 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does US 178 over Three & Twenty Creek carry?

About 7,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 178 over Three & Twenty Creek?

The structure is 560 ft (170.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 178 over Three & Twenty Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.