S-38-90 over Whirlwind Creek
FairOrangeburg County, South Carolina · 6MI SE Orangeburg · Structure no. 000000000000453
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 21 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 850
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-38-90 over Whirlwind Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S-38-90 over Whirlwind Creek in Orangeburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,182 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-38-90 over Whirlwind Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-38-90 over Whirlwind Creek 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does S-38-90 over Whirlwind Creek carry?
About 850 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is S-38-90 over Whirlwind Creek?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns S-38-90 over Whirlwind Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.