Sc 38 over Three Creeks
FairMarlboro County, South Carolina · In Blenheim · Structure no. 000000000008770
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 300 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sc 38 over Three Creeks is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sc 38 over Three Creeks in Marlboro County, South Carolina. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the South Carolina average of 48 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 7,500 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,050 by 2043. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sc 38 over Three Creeks built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sc 38 over Three Creeks in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does Sc 38 over Three Creeks carry?
About 7,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is Sc 38 over Three Creeks?
The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.
Who owns Sc 38 over Three Creeks?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.