S-21-38 over Br of Sparrow Swamp
GoodFlorence County, South Carolina · 5 MI S Timmonsville · Structure no. 000000000001622
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 22 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 425
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-21-38 over Br of Sparrow Swamp is a concrete culvert carrying S-21-38 over Br of Sparrow Swamp in Florence County, South Carolina. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 years old, older 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 425 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 591 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-21-38 over Br of Sparrow Swamp built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-21-38 over Br of Sparrow Swamp 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does S-21-38 over Br of Sparrow Swamp carry?
About 425 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is S-21-38 over Br of Sparrow Swamp?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns S-21-38 over Br of Sparrow Swamp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.