US 278 WB over Skull Creek

Fair Condition44 years old28,950 vehicles/day

Location

StateSouth Carolina
CountyBeaufort
LocationHilton Head Island
CarriesUS 278 WB
CrossesSkull Creek
Coordinates32.22460, -80.78146

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway5 (Fair)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length2822.5 ft (860.3 m)
Max Span180.1 ft (54.9 m)
Deck Width39.4 ft (12 m)
Deck Area10323.6 sq m
Main Spans11
Year Built1982

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic28,950 (2023)
Truck Traffic4%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection924
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000007538

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