US Bridges

S-38-1607 over Goodland Branch

Fair

Orangeburg County, South Carolina · 6MI N Springfield · Structure no. 000000000002235

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-38-1607 over Goodland Branch is a concrete culvert carrying S-38-1607 over Goodland Branch in Orangeburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 209 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS-38-1607
CrossesGoodland Branch
Location6MI N Springfield
RouteState Highway 1607
Coordinates33.54708, -81.27381
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2023)
Projected traffic209 by 2043
Trucks10%
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-38-1607 over Goodland Branch built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-38-1607 over Goodland Branch 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does S-38-1607 over Goodland Branch carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is S-38-1607 over Goodland Branch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns S-38-1607 over Goodland Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.