US Bridges

US 378/GA SR 43 over Savannah River

Good

McCormick County, South Carolina · Ga-Sc State Line · Structure no. 000000000010092

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,680 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
2,700
2023 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

US 378/GA SR 43 over Savannah River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 378/GA SR 43 over Savannah River in McCormick County, South Carolina. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,293 by 2043. The structure is 1,680 ft (512.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesUS 378/GA SR 43
CrossesSavannah River
LocationGa-Sc State Line
RouteU.S. Route 378
Coordinates33.85722, -82.39059
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12 (+12 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,680 ft (512.1 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2023)
Projected traffic4,293 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State 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/GA SR 43 over Savannah River built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 378/GA SR 43 over Savannah 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does US 378/GA SR 43 over Savannah River carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US 378/GA SR 43 over Savannah River?

The structure is 1,680 ft (512.1 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 378/GA SR 43 over Savannah River?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.