US 378 over Red Bank Creek
FairSaluda County, South Carolina · 3.2 MI SW of Saluda · Structure no. 000000000001128
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1959
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 125 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,350
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 378 over Red Bank Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 378 over Red Bank Creek in Saluda County, South Carolina. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1959, so it is 85 years old, older than the South Carolina average of 48 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 1,350 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,147 by 2044. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 378 over Red Bank Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.
What condition is US 378 over Red Bank Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does US 378 over Red Bank Creek carry?
About 1,350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is US 378 over Red Bank Creek?
The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns US 378 over Red Bank Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.