US Bridges

S-38-65 over Swamp Cr-Little Bull

Fair

Orangeburg County, South Carolina · 5 MI E Orangeburg · Structure no. 000000000001644

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
750
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-38-65 over Swamp Cr-Little Bull is a concrete culvert carrying S-38-65 over Swamp Cr-Little Bull in Orangeburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 960 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesS-38-65
CrossesSwamp Cr-Little Bull
Location5 MI E Orangeburg
RouteState Highway 65
CountyOrangeburg County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates33.50554, -80.77112
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2023)
Projected traffic960 by 2043
Trucks5%
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-38-65 over Swamp Cr-Little Bull built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-38-65 over Swamp Cr-Little Bull 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does S-38-65 over Swamp Cr-Little Bull carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-38-65 over Swamp Cr-Little Bull?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns S-38-65 over Swamp Cr-Little Bull?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.