US Bridges

S-38-162 over Trib to Little River

Good

Orangeburg County, South Carolina · 3.5MI SW Norway · Structure no. 000000000001834

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
225
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-38-162 over Trib to Little River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying S-38-162 over Trib to Little River in Orangeburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 313 by 2043. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS-38-162
CrossesTrib to Little River
Location3.5MI SW Norway
RouteState Highway 162
Coordinates33.44018, -81.18528
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2023)
Projected traffic313 by 2043
Trucks11%
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-38-162 over Trib to Little River built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-38-162 over Trib to Little River 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does S-38-162 over Trib to Little River carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is S-38-162 over Trib to Little River?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns S-38-162 over Trib to Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.