S-38-196 over Middle Pen Swamp
FairOrangeburg County, South Carolina · 8MI E Orangeburg · Structure no. 000000000002597
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 275
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-38-196 over Middle Pen Swamp is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S-38-196 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 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 275 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 352 by 2043. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-38-196 over Middle Pen Swamp built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-38-196 over Middle Pen Swamp 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-38-196 over Middle Pen Swamp carry?
About 275 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is S-38-196 over Middle Pen Swamp?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns S-38-196 over Middle Pen Swamp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.