US Bridges

S-38-134 over Cooper Swamp Creek

Good

Orangeburg County, South Carolina · 8MI SW Orangeburg · Structure no. 000000000001399

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
175
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-38-134 over Cooper Swamp Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S-38-134 over Cooper Swamp Creek in Orangeburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 224 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesS-38-134
CrossesCooper Swamp Creek
Location8MI SW Orangeburg
RouteState Highway 134
Coordinates33.38694, -80.95176
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.1 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2023)
Projected traffic224 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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-38-134 over Cooper Swamp Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-38-134 over Cooper Swamp 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 March 2025.

How much traffic does S-38-134 over Cooper Swamp Creek carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is S-38-134 over Cooper Swamp Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns S-38-134 over Cooper Swamp Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.