S-6-38 over Davis Mill Branch
GoodBarnwell County, South Carolina · 5 MI NE Blackville · Structure no. 000000000002474
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-6-38 over Davis Mill Branch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S-6-38 over Davis Mill Branch in Barnwell County, South Carolina. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger than the South Carolina average of 48 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 365 by 2043. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-6-38 over Davis Mill Branch built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-6-38 over Davis Mill Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does S-6-38 over Davis Mill Branch carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is S-6-38 over Davis Mill Branch?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns S-6-38 over Davis Mill Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.