US 278 over Buck Creek
FairBarnwell County, South Carolina · 8MI S of Williston · Structure no. 000000000001859
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,400
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 278 over Buck Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 278 over Buck 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 5 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 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,406 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 278 over Buck Creek built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 278 over Buck 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 Buck Creek carry?
About 3,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US 278 over Buck Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns US 278 over Buck Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.