US 278 WB over Skull Creek
FairBeaufort County, South Carolina · Hilton Head Island · Structure no. 000000000007538
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 2,823 ft
- 11 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 28,950
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 278 WB over Skull Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 278 WB over Skull Creek in Beaufort County, South Carolina. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 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 28,950 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,162 by 2043. The structure is 2,823 ft (860.3 m) long and 39 ft wide.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 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 WB over Skull Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 278 WB over Skull 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does US 278 WB over Skull Creek carry?
About 28,950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is US 278 WB over Skull Creek?
The structure is 2,823 ft (860.3 m) long with a longest span of 180 ft (54.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns US 278 WB over Skull Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.