S-38-166 over Saddler Swamp
FairOrangeburg County, South Carolina · 6MI N Orangeburg · Structure no. 000000000003730
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-38-166 over Saddler Swamp is a concrete slab carrying S-38-166 over Saddler Swamp in Orangeburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 438 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 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. |
| 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-38-166 over Saddler Swamp built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-38-166 over Saddler 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does S-38-166 over Saddler Swamp carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is S-38-166 over Saddler Swamp?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns S-38-166 over Saddler Swamp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.