US Bridges

US 378 over Trib to Black River

Fair

Sumter County, South Carolina · 11 MI E of Sumter · Structure no. 000000000001567

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1971
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 378 over Trib to Black River is a concrete culvert carrying US 378 over Trib to Black River in Sumter County, South Carolina. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 96 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 11,200 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,488 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 122 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS 378
CrossesTrib to Black River
Location11 MI E of Sumter
RouteU.S. Route 378
Coordinates33.90569, -80.15004
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width122 ft (37.2 m)
Roadway width87 ft (26.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,200 (2023)
Projected traffic19,488 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 378 over Trib to Black River built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.

What condition is US 378 over Trib to Black River 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 378 over Trib to Black River carry?

About 11,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 378 over Trib to Black River?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 122 ft wide.

Who owns US 378 over Trib to Black River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.