US 278 WB over S-482/GUMTREE Road
FairBeaufort County, South Carolina · Hilton Head Island · Structure no. 000000000009131
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 237 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 15,600
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 278 WB over S-482/GUMTREE Road is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 278 WB over S-482/GUMTREE Road in Beaufort County, South Carolina. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 15,600 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,720 by 2043. The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 278 WB over S-482/GUMTREE Road built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 278 WB over S-482/GUMTREE Road 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does US 278 WB over S-482/GUMTREE Road carry?
About 15,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is US 278 WB over S-482/GUMTREE Road?
The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns US 278 WB over S-482/GUMTREE Road?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.