US 78 over Cattle Creek
FairDorchester County, South Carolina · 7 MI NW of ST George · Structure no. 000000000000024
- Built
- 1922
- 103 years old, rebuilt 1951
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 110 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 78 over Cattle Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 78 over Cattle Creek in Dorchester County, South Carolina. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1951, so it is 103 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,654 by 2043. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 78 over Cattle Creek built?
It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1951.
What condition is US 78 over Cattle 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does US 78 over Cattle Creek carry?
About 2,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is US 78 over Cattle Creek?
The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns US 78 over Cattle Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.