US Bridges

US 378 over Cypress Swamp

Good

Florence County, South Carolina · 1MI NW of Lake City · Structure no. 000000000002525

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 378 over Cypress Swamp is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 378 over Cypress Swamp in Florence County, South Carolina. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 6,900 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,764 by 2043. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 378
CrossesCypress Swamp
Location1MI NW of Lake City
RouteU.S. Route 378
Coordinates33.89343, -79.76009
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width98 ft (29.8 m)
Roadway width95 ft (29 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,900 (2023)
Projected traffic10,764 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Cypress Swamp built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 378 over Cypress Swamp 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US 378 over Cypress Swamp carry?

About 6,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 378 over Cypress Swamp?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns US 378 over Cypress Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.