US Bridges

Sc 38 over I-95

Good

Dillon County, South Carolina · 6.0MI NW of Latta · Structure no. 000000000004510

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
213 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 38 over I-95 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 38 over I-95 in Dillon County, South Carolina. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 9,600 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,704 by 2043. The structure is 213 ft (65 m) long and 109 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSc 38
CrossesI-95
Location6.0MI NW of Latta
RouteState Highway 38
Coordinates34.34271, -79.53383
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length213 ft (65 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.5 m)
Deck width109 ft (33.2 m)
Roadway width97 ft (29.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,600 (2023)
Projected traffic16,704 by 2043
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 38 over I-95 built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 38 over I-95 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 38 over I-95 carry?

About 9,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Sc 38 over I-95?

The structure is 213 ft (65 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.5 m) and a deck 109 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 38 over I-95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.