S-38-260 over Bull Swamp
FairOrangeburg County, South Carolina · 9MI E Orangeburg · Structure no. 000000000001976
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 175
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-38-260 over Bull Swamp is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying S-38-260 over Bull Swamp in Orangeburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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.
It carries about 175 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 224 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-38-260 over Bull Swamp built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-38-260 over Bull 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does S-38-260 over Bull Swamp carry?
About 175 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-38-260 over Bull Swamp?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns S-38-260 over Bull Swamp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.