US Bridges

US 378 over Little Pee Dee Swp (4)

Good

Marion County, South Carolina · 6 MI SE of Brittons Neck · Structure no. 000000000001209

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
199 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 378 over Little Pee Dee Swp (4) is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 378 over Little Pee Dee Swp (4) in Marion County, South Carolina. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 6,400 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,136 by 2043. The structure is 199 ft (60.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesUS 378
CrossesLittle Pee Dee Swp (4)
Location6 MI SE of Brittons Neck
RouteU.S. Route 378
Coordinates33.84301, -79.27745
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length199 ft (60.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,400 (2023)
Projected traffic11,136 by 2043
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 Little Pee Dee Swp (4) built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 378 over Little Pee Dee Swp (4) 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US 378 over Little Pee Dee Swp (4) carry?

About 6,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US 378 over Little Pee Dee Swp (4)?

The structure is 199 ft (60.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 378 over Little Pee Dee Swp (4)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.