US Bridges

S-38-181 over Sunnyside Canal

Fair

Orangeburg County, South Carolina · In City Orgb-Wintsor ST · Structure no. 000000000002596

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,050
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-38-181 over Sunnyside Canal is a concrete slab carrying S-38-181 over Sunnyside Canal in Orangeburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 5 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 1,050 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,481 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesS-38-181
CrossesSunnyside Canal
LocationIn City Orgb-Wintsor ST
RouteState Highway 181
CountyOrangeburg County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates33.49266, -80.87269
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.6 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,050 (2023)
Projected traffic1,481 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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-38-181 over Sunnyside Canal built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-38-181 over Sunnyside Canal 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 2023.

How much traffic does S-38-181 over Sunnyside Canal carry?

About 1,050 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is S-38-181 over Sunnyside Canal?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns S-38-181 over Sunnyside Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.