S-38-36 over I-26
FairOrangeburg County, South Carolina · 1 MI N Bowman · Structure no. 000000000003428
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 254 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 750
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-38-36 over I-26 is a concrete tee beam carrying S-38-36 over I-26 in Orangeburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 960 by 2043. The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long and 32 ft wide.
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-38-36 over I-26 built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-38-36 over I-26 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-38-36 over I-26 carry?
About 750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is S-38-36 over I-26?
The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns S-38-36 over I-26?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.