US Bridges

S-38-202 over Kettle Branch

Fair

Orangeburg County, South Carolina · 5MI NW Holly Hill · Structure no. 000000000002599

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
56 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-38-202 over Kettle Branch is a concrete slab carrying S-38-202 over Kettle Branch 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 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 704 by 2043. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 26 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesS-38-202
CrossesKettle Branch
Location5MI NW Holly Hill
RouteState Highway 202
CountyOrangeburg County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates33.39847, -80.48721
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.6 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 10
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2023)
Projected traffic704 by 2043
Trucks7%
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-38-202 over Kettle Branch built?

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

What condition is S-38-202 over Kettle 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does S-38-202 over Kettle Branch carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is S-38-202 over Kettle Branch?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns S-38-202 over Kettle Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.