US Bridges

US 378 over Maple Swamp

Good

Marion County, South Carolina · 5 MI SE of Gresham · Structure no. 000000000001830

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
440 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
6,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 378 over Maple Swamp is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 378 over Maple Swamp in Marion County, South Carolina. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 6,100 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,614 by 2043. The structure is 440 ft (134 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 378
CrossesMaple Swamp
Location5 MI SE of Gresham
RouteU.S. Route 378
Coordinates33.8741, -79.35442
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHL 93
Structure length440 ft (134 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,100 (2023)
Projected traffic10,614 by 2043
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Maple Swamp built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 378 over Maple Swamp 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 Maple Swamp carry?

About 6,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US 378 over Maple Swamp?

The structure is 440 ft (134 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 378 over Maple Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.