S-38-475 over Trib Middle Pen Br.
FairOrangeburg County, South Carolina · 4.5MI NE Orangeburg · Structure no. 000000000002071
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 600
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-38-475 over Trib Middle Pen Br. is a concrete slab carrying S-38-475 over Trib Middle Pen Br. in Orangeburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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.
It carries about 600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 768 by 2043. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-38-475 over Trib Middle Pen Br. built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-38-475 over Trib Middle Pen Br. 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-38-475 over Trib Middle Pen Br. carry?
About 600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-38-475 over Trib Middle Pen Br.?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns S-38-475 over Trib Middle Pen Br.?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.