US Bridges

S-38-63 over North Edisto River

Fair

Orangeburg County, South Carolina · 5 MI NW Branchville · Structure no. 000000000002405

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
450 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
425
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-38-63 over North Edisto River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-38-63 over North Edisto River 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 425 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 621 by 2043. The structure is 450 ft (137.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesS-38-63
CrossesNorth Edisto River
Location5 MI NW Branchville
RouteState Highway 63
Coordinates33.29236, -80.88482
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+9 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length450 ft (137.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic425 (2023)
Projected traffic621 by 2043
Trucks11%
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-38-63 over North Edisto River built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-38-63 over North Edisto River 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-38-63 over North Edisto River carry?

About 425 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is S-38-63 over North Edisto River?

The structure is 450 ft (137.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns S-38-63 over North Edisto River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.