US 378 WB over Pudding Swamp
FairClarendon County, South Carolina · 2MI W of Turbeville · Structure no. 000000000002499
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 150 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,150
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 378 WB over Pudding Swamp is a concrete tee beam carrying US 378 WB over Pudding Swamp in Clarendon County, South Carolina. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 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 3,150 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,481 by 2043. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 378 WB over Pudding Swamp built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 378 WB over Pudding Swamp 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 2023.
How much traffic does US 378 WB over Pudding Swamp carry?
About 3,150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is US 378 WB over Pudding Swamp?
The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns US 378 WB over Pudding Swamp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.