S-38-162 over Scratchnose Creek
FairOrangeburg County, South Carolina · 5.5MI SE Norway · Structure no. 000000000000962
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 125
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-38-162 over Scratchnose Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S-38-162 over Scratchnose Creek in Orangeburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 174 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-38-162 over Scratchnose Creek built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-38-162 over Scratchnose 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does S-38-162 over Scratchnose Creek carry?
About 125 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is S-38-162 over Scratchnose Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns S-38-162 over Scratchnose Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.