US Bridges

S-38-191 over Roberts Swamp

PoorClosed to traffic

Orangeburg County, South Carolina · 4MI E Norway · Structure no. 000000000000963

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-38-191 over Roberts Swamp is a concrete culvert carrying S-38-191 over Roberts Swamp 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 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 448 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesS-38-191
CrossesRoberts Swamp
Location4MI E Norway
RouteState Highway 191
CountyOrangeburg County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates33.47932, -81.06146
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Culvert0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2023)
Projected traffic448 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-38-191 over Roberts Swamp built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-38-191 over Roberts 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does S-38-191 over Roberts Swamp carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is S-38-191 over Roberts Swamp?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns S-38-191 over Roberts Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.