US Bridges

S-38-92 over Mill Branch

Good

Orangeburg County, South Carolina · 4MI NE Bowman · Structure no. 000000000002068

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
425
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-38-92 over Mill Branch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S-38-92 over Mill Branch 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 425 vehicles a day, roughly 41% of them trucks, projected to reach 544 by 2043. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesS-38-92
CrossesMill Branch
Location4MI NE Bowman
RouteState Highway 92
Coordinates33.40996, -80.62793
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic425 (2023)
Projected traffic544 by 2043
Trucks41%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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-38-92 over Mill Branch built?

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

What condition is S-38-92 over Mill 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does S-38-92 over Mill Branch carry?

About 425 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 41% are trucks.

How long is S-38-92 over Mill Branch?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns S-38-92 over Mill Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.