US Bridges

US 278 over Spring Fellow Creek

Fair

Barnwell County, South Carolina · 1/2MI SE of Aiken CO LN · Structure no. 000000000001857

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 278 over Spring Fellow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 278 over Spring Fellow Creek in Barnwell County, South Carolina. It was built in 1952, 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 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 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,883 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 50 ft wide.

CarriesUS 278
CrossesSpring Fellow Creek
Location1/2MI SE of Aiken CO LN
RouteU.S. Route 278
Coordinates33.37843, -81.50655
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,700 (2023)
Projected traffic5,883 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 278 over Spring Fellow Creek built?

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

What condition is US 278 over Spring Fellow 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 278 over Spring Fellow Creek carry?

About 3,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 278 over Spring Fellow Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns US 278 over Spring Fellow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.