US 78 over Edisto River Overflow
FairBamberg County, South Carolina · 10MI E of Bamberg · Structure no. 000000000000480
- Built
- 2011
- 14 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 240 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,400
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 78 over Edisto River Overflow is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 78 over Edisto River Overflow in Bamberg County, South Carolina. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,436 by 2043. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 78 over Edisto River Overflow built?
It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 78 over Edisto River Overflow 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does US 78 over Edisto River Overflow carry?
About 1,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.
How long is US 78 over Edisto River Overflow?
The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US 78 over Edisto River Overflow?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.