US Bridges

S-38-125 over Sunnyside Canal

FairPosted for load

Orangeburg County, South Carolina · Street in Orangeburg · Structure no. 000000000001756

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-38-125 over Sunnyside Canal is a concrete slab carrying S-38-125 over Sunnyside Canal 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,688 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 46 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesS-38-125
CrossesSunnyside Canal
LocationStreet in Orangeburg
RouteState Highway 125
CountyOrangeburg County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates33.4919, -80.87557
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2023)
Projected traffic2,688 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$47,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-38-125 over Sunnyside Canal built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-38-125 over Sunnyside Canal 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-38-125 over Sunnyside Canal carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is S-38-125 over Sunnyside Canal?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns S-38-125 over Sunnyside Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.