US Bridges

US 378 over Great Pee Dee River

Good

Marion County, South Carolina · 1.0 MI SW Gresham · Structure no. 000000000002216

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
4,033 ft
32 main spans
Daily traffic
8,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 378 over Great Pee Dee River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 378 over Great Pee Dee River in Marion County, South Carolina. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 8,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,790 by 2043. The structure is 4,033 ft (1,229.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesUS 378
CrossesGreat Pee Dee River
Location1.0 MI SW Gresham
RouteU.S. Route 378
Coordinates33.90657, -79.43129
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans32
Design loadHL 93
Structure length4,033 ft (1,229.3 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,500 (2023)
Projected traffic14,790 by 2043
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Great Pee Dee River built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 378 over Great Pee Dee 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US 378 over Great Pee Dee River carry?

About 8,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 378 over Great Pee Dee River?

The structure is 4,033 ft (1,229.3 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 378 over Great Pee Dee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.