S-38-36 over Middle Pen Swamp
GoodOrangeburg County, South Carolina · 10 MI E Orangeburg · Structure no. 000000000002230
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 225
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-38-36 over Middle Pen Swamp is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S-38-36 over Middle Pen Swamp in Orangeburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 288 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-38-36 over Middle Pen Swamp built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-38-36 over Middle Pen Swamp 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-38-36 over Middle Pen Swamp carry?
About 225 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is S-38-36 over Middle Pen 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-38-36 over Middle Pen Swamp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.