US Bridges

US 378 over Cuffeytown Creek

FairPosted for load

McCormick County, South Carolina · 6.8MI NE of Mccormick · Structure no. 000000000001887

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
210 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,050
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 378 over Cuffeytown Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 378 over Cuffeytown Creek in McCormick County, South Carolina. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 5 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,050 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,670 by 2043. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 28 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 378
CrossesCuffeytown Creek
Location6.8MI NE of Mccormick
RouteU.S. Route 378
CountyMcCormick County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates33.9253, -82.17508
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 6 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 15
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,050 (2023)
Projected traffic1,670 by 2043
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 378 over Cuffeytown Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 378 over Cuffeytown Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US 378 over Cuffeytown Creek carry?

About 1,050 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US 378 over Cuffeytown Creek?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns US 378 over Cuffeytown Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.