US Bridges

Sc 38 over Catfish Canal

Good

Marion County, South Carolina · 1.0 MI E. Sellers · Structure no. 000000000004174

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 38 over Catfish Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Sc 38 over Catfish Canal in Marion County, South Carolina. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 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 7,100 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,354 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 269 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSc 38
CrossesCatfish Canal
Location1.0 MI E. Sellers
RouteState Highway 38
Coordinates34.2825, -79.43306
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width269 ft (81.9 m)
Roadway width267 ft (81.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,100 (2023)
Projected traffic12,354 by 2043
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$62,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 38 over Catfish Canal built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 38 over Catfish Canal 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 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 38 over Catfish Canal carry?

About 7,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Sc 38 over Catfish Canal?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 269 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 38 over Catfish Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.