US Bridges

US 278 over Rosemary Creek

Fair

Barnwell County, South Carolina · 6.0 MI S Williston · Structure no. 000000000001858

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

About this bridge

US 278 over Rosemary Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 278 over Rosemary 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 43 ft (13 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS 278
CrossesRosemary Creek
Location6.0 MI S Williston
RouteU.S. Route 278
Coordinates33.32949, -81.44816
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 rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 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 closed5 mi (8 km)
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 Rosemary Creek built?

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

What condition is US 278 over Rosemary 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 Rosemary Creek carry?

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

How long is US 278 over Rosemary Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns US 278 over Rosemary Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.