US 278 over S-7-835 & Broad Creek
FairBeaufort County, South Carolina · Hilton Head · Structure no. 000000000009889
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 3,528 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 31,200
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 278 over S-7-835 & Broad Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 278 over S-7-835 & Broad Creek in Beaufort County, South Carolina. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 31,200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,368 by 2044. The structure is 3,528 ft (1,075.3 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 278 over S-7-835 & Broad Creek built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 278 over S-7-835 & Broad 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 over S-7-835 & Broad Creek carry?
About 31,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is US 278 over S-7-835 & Broad Creek?
The structure is 3,528 ft (1,075.3 m) long with a longest span of 200 ft (61 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.
Who owns US 278 over S-7-835 & Broad Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.