S-38-1443 over Sandy Creek
GoodOrangeburg County, South Carolina · 7MI E Rowesville · Structure no. 000000000000964
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old, rebuilt 1971
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 21 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-38-1443 over Sandy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S-38-1443 over Sandy Creek in Orangeburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1971, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 348 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-38-1443 over Sandy Creek built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.
What condition is S-38-1443 over Sandy Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does S-38-1443 over Sandy Creek carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is S-38-1443 over Sandy Creek?
The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns S-38-1443 over Sandy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.