US 278 over Coosawhatchie River

Fair Condition69 years old1,750 vehicles/day

Location

StateSouth Carolina
CountyHampton
Location5 Mi SE Of Varnville
CarriesUS 278
CrossesCoosawhatchie River
Coordinates32.79854, -81.05428

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignTee Beam
Total Length210.0 ft (64 m)
Max Span29.9 ft (9.1 m)
Deck Width27.6 ft (8.4 m)
Deck Area537.6 sq m
Main Spans7
Year Built1957

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic1,750 (2023)
Truck Traffic10%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection324
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000002553

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