US Bridges

US 378 over Self Branch

Good

Edgefield County, South Carolina · 10.8 MI NW of Edgefield · Structure no. 000000000002942

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,050
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 378 over Self Branch is a concrete culvert carrying US 378 over Self Branch in Edgefield County, South Carolina. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,050 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,670 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesUS 378
CrossesSelf Branch
Location10.8 MI NW of Edgefield
RouteU.S. Route 378
Coordinates33.92839, -82.00302
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,050 (2023)
Projected traffic1,670 by 2043
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Self Branch built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 378 over Self Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does US 378 over Self Branch carry?

About 1,050 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US 378 over Self Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns US 378 over Self Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.