US 178 over Eighteen Mile Creek
PoorPosted for loadPickens County, South Carolina · 2MI SE of Liberty · Structure no. 000000000001835
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 90 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 178 over Eighteen Mile Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 178 over Eighteen Mile Creek in Pickens County, South Carolina. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 years old, older than the South Carolina average of 48 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 8,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,795 by 2043. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 31 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 178 over Eighteen Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 178 over Eighteen Mile Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does US 178 over Eighteen Mile Creek carry?
About 8,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US 178 over Eighteen Mile Creek?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns US 178 over Eighteen Mile Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.