S-38-39 over S. Edisto River Swp
FairPosted for loadOrangeburg County, South Carolina · 4 MI N Bamberg · Structure no. 000000000001833
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-38-39 over S. Edisto River Swp is a concrete slab carrying S-38-39 over S. Edisto River Swp in Orangeburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,752 by 2043. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 S. Edisto River Swp built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-38-39 over S. Edisto River Swp 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-38-39 over S. Edisto River Swp carry?
About 1,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is S-38-39 over S. Edisto River Swp?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns S-38-39 over S. Edisto River Swp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.