S-38-39 over N.Edisto River Swamp
FairOrangeburg County, South Carolina · 4 MI W Rowesville · Structure no. 000000000001755
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 38 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 700
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-38-39 over N.Edisto River Swamp is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-38-39 over N.Edisto River Swamp in Orangeburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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.
It carries about 700 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,022 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-38-39 over N.Edisto River Swamp built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-38-39 over N.Edisto River Swamp 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 2023.
How much traffic does S-38-39 over N.Edisto River Swamp carry?
About 700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is S-38-39 over N.Edisto River Swamp?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns S-38-39 over N.Edisto River Swamp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.