S-38-77 over Little Limestone Creek
PoorClosed to trafficOrangeburg County, South Carolina · 9MI NW Orangeburg · Structure no. 000000000002406
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-38-77 over Little Limestone Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-38-77 over Little Limestone Creek in Orangeburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older than the South Carolina average of 48 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 348 by 2043. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-38-77 over Little Limestone Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-38-77 over Little Limestone Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does S-38-77 over Little Limestone Creek carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is S-38-77 over Little Limestone Creek?
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-38-77 over Little Limestone Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.