S-38-39 over Cooper Swamp
PoorClosed to trafficOrangeburg County, South Carolina · 9 MI S Orangeburg · Structure no. 000000000000062
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-38-39 over Cooper Swamp is a concrete culvert carrying S-38-39 over Cooper Swamp in Orangeburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the South Carolina average of 48 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 0 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,752 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-38-39 over Cooper Swamp built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-38-39 over Cooper Swamp in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does S-38-39 over Cooper Swamp carry?
About 1,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is S-38-39 over Cooper Swamp?
The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns S-38-39 over Cooper Swamp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.