US Bridges

S-38-200 over Canty Branch

Good

Orangeburg County, South Carolina · 8MI S Elloree · Structure no. 000000000001975

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
350
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-38-200 over Canty Branch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S-38-200 over Canty Branch in Orangeburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 487 by 2043. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS-38-200
CrossesCanty Branch
Location8MI S Elloree
RouteState Highway 200
Coordinates33.43907, -80.54807
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 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 rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2023)
Projected traffic487 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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-38-200 over Canty Branch built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-38-200 over Canty Branch 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does S-38-200 over Canty Branch carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is S-38-200 over Canty Branch?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns S-38-200 over Canty Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.