US Bridges

US 378 over Rocky Creek

Good

Saluda County, South Carolina · 15.9 MI NE of Saluda · Structure no. 000000000000747

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 378 over Rocky Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 378 over Rocky Creek in Saluda County, South Carolina. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 years old, older 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 8,100 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,094 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 378
CrossesRocky Creek
Location15.9 MI NE of Saluda
RouteU.S. Route 378
Coordinates34.03544, -81.49778
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,100 (2023)
Projected traffic14,094 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 378 over Rocky Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 378 over Rocky Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 378 over Rocky Creek carry?

About 8,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 378 over Rocky Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US 378 over Rocky Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.