US Bridges

US 278 over RR CSXT

Fair

Jasper County, South Carolina · In Ridgeland · Structure no. 000000000001060

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 278 over RR CSXT is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US 278 over RR CSXT in Jasper County, South Carolina. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 7,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,561 by 2043. The structure is 110 ft (33.4 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 278
CrossesRR CSXT
LocationIn Ridgeland
RouteU.S. Route 278
CountyJasper County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates32.48349, -80.9819
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length110 ft (33.4 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,900 (2023)
Projected traffic12,561 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 278 over RR CSXT built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 278 over RR CSXT 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does US 278 over RR CSXT carry?

About 7,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 278 over RR CSXT?

The structure is 110 ft (33.4 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns US 278 over RR CSXT?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.