S-38-196 over I-26
FairOrangeburg County, South Carolina · 7MI SE Orangeburg · Structure no. 000000000003436
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 250 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 275
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-38-196 over I-26 is a concrete tee beam carrying S-38-196 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 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 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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-38-196 over I-26 built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-38-196 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-38-196 over I-26 carry?
About 275 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is S-38-196 over I-26?
The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns S-38-196 over I-26?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.