US 178 over Moores Creek
PoorSaluda County, South Carolina · 10.0 MI SE of Saluda · Structure no. 000000000001651
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 66 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,900
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 178 over Moores Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 178 over Moores Creek in Saluda County, South Carolina. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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.
It carries about 4,900 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,791 by 2043. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 28 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 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Moores Creek built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 178 over Moores 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does US 178 over Moores Creek carry?
About 4,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US 178 over Moores Creek?
The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns US 178 over Moores Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.