US Bridges

US 278/GRAYS HWY over Beaverdam Creek #1

FairClosed to traffic

Jasper County, South Carolina · 1MI S of Grays · Structure no. 000000000001190

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 278/GRAYS HWY over Beaverdam Creek #1 is a concrete culvert carrying US 278/GRAYS HWY over Beaverdam Creek #1 in Jasper County, South Carolina. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,498 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 278/GRAYS HWY
CrossesBeaverdam Creek #1
Location1MI S of Grays
RouteU.S. Route 278
CountyJasper County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates32.65667, -81.01111
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2023)
Projected traffic3,498 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 278/GRAYS HWY over Beaverdam Creek #1 built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 278/GRAYS HWY over Beaverdam Creek #1 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/GRAYS HWY over Beaverdam Creek #1 carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 278/GRAYS HWY over Beaverdam Creek #1?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 278/GRAYS HWY over Beaverdam Creek #1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.