US Bridges

US 378 over Horse Branch

Fair

Clarendon County, South Carolina · 1MI E of Turbeville · Structure no. 000000000000851

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 378 over Horse Branch is a concrete culvert carrying US 378 over Horse Branch in Clarendon County, South Carolina. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 87 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 6,300 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,962 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 378
CrossesHorse Branch
Location1MI E of Turbeville
RouteU.S. Route 378
CountyClarendon County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates33.89029, -80.00182
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.8 m)
Roadway width89 ft (27.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,300 (2023)
Projected traffic10,962 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 378 over Horse Branch built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is US 378 over Horse Branch 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does US 378 over Horse Branch carry?

About 6,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 378 over Horse Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns US 378 over Horse Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.