S-38-63 over Edisto River Swamp
GoodOrangeburg County, South Carolina · 3.5 MI W Branchville · Structure no. 000000000003430
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 425
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-38-63 over Edisto River Swamp is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S-38-63 over Edisto River Swamp in Orangeburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the South Carolina average of 48 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 425 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 621 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-38-63 over Edisto River Swamp built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-38-63 over Edisto River Swamp in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does S-38-63 over Edisto River Swamp carry?
About 425 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is S-38-63 over Edisto River Swamp?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns S-38-63 over Edisto River Swamp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.