US 178 over Pond Branch

Fair Condition100 years old3,600 vehicles/day

Location

StateSouth Carolina
CountyLexington
Location3 Mi SW Of Columbia
CarriesUS 178
CrossesPond Branch
Coordinates33.66037, -81.18258

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Culvert6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignCulvert
Total Length32.2 ft (9.8 m)
Max Span9.8 ft (3 m)
Deck Width47.9 ft (14.6 m)
Deck Area143.1 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1926 (reconstructed 1961)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic3,600 (2023)
Truck Traffic13%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection923
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceHistorical significance is not determined
Structure Number000000000001966

Nearby Bridges

Sc 3 over North Edisto River 0.6 mi Fair S-32-1466 over Pond Branch 1.3 mi Good S-2-14 over Hollow Creek 1.7 mi Fair S-32-45 over Jackson Branch 1.7 mi Good US 178 over Salem Creek 1.9 mi Fair S-38-1608 over Salem Creek 2.0 mi Fair S-32-100 over Pond Branch 2.1 mi Fair S-32-294 over Jackson Branch 2.3 mi Fair S-38-1206 over Penn Branch 3.9 mi Fair US 178 over Penn Branch 4.0 mi Fair