US Bridges

US 378 over Little Pee Dee River

Good

Horry County, South Carolina · Marion CO LN · Structure no. 000000000001249

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,034 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
9,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 378 over Little Pee Dee River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 378 over Little Pee Dee River in Horry County, South Carolina. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 9,100 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,834 by 2043. The structure is 1,034 ft (315.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesUS 378
CrossesLittle Pee Dee River
LocationMarion CO LN
RouteU.S. Route 378
Coordinates33.83399, -79.25182
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionNovember 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating104.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,034 ft (315.2 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,100 (2023)
Projected traffic15,834 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 378 over Little Pee Dee River built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 378 over Little Pee Dee River 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US 378 over Little Pee Dee River carry?

About 9,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 378 over Little Pee Dee River?

The structure is 1,034 ft (315.2 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 378 over Little Pee Dee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.