US 378/GA SR 43 over Savannah River
McCormick County, South Carolina · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- US 378/GA SR 43 over Savannah River in McCormick County, South Carolina, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 2,700 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2023).
- It is one of 27 of the 68 inventoried bridges in McCormick County rated good (39.7%); 3 (4.4%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its class is unchanged from 2024 (good), but component ratings moved: superstructure 8 to 7.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated January 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 8 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 1,680 ft |
| Location | Ga-sc State Line |
| NBI structure number | 000000000010092 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | January 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 5: foundations stable, scour within the limits of the footing or piles |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the South Carolina department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in McCormick County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sc 28 over Savannah River | 1929 | 4,600 | Fair |
| Sc 28 over CSX Rail Road | 1987 | 4,200 | Good |
| US 221 over Rocky Creek | 1941 | 3,300 | Fair |
| US 221 over Simmons Branch | 1942 | 3,300 | Fair |
| US 378 over Little River | 2017 | 2,700 | Good |
| Sc 28 over Taylor Creek | 1930 | 2,300 | Good |
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