C-38-498 over Cow Castle Creek
FairPosted for loadOrangeburg County, South Carolina · 1MI NW Bowman (OC-4212) · Structure no. 000000000000965
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
C-38-498 over Cow Castle Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying C-38-498 over Cow Castle 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 256 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was C-38-498 over Cow Castle Creek built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.
What condition is C-38-498 over Cow Castle 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 C-38-498 over Cow Castle Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is C-38-498 over Cow Castle Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns C-38-498 over Cow Castle Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.