US Bridges

US 378 over Hollow Creek

Good

Lexington County, South Carolina · 12 MI NW of Leesville · Structure no. 000000000010483

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
208 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 378 over Hollow Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 378 over Hollow Creek in Lexington County, South Carolina. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 10,800 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,280 by 2043. The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 378
CrossesHollow Creek
Location12 MI NW of Leesville
RouteU.S. Route 378
Coordinates34.02054, -81.44433
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length208 ft (63.4 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,800 (2023)
Projected traffic17,280 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Hollow Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 378 over Hollow Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US 378 over Hollow Creek carry?

About 10,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 378 over Hollow Creek?

The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 378 over Hollow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.