S-38-1302 over I-26
FairOrangeburg County, South Carolina · 8MI SE Bowman · Structure no. 000000000003732
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 262 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 125
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-38-1302 over I-26 is a concrete tee beam carrying S-38-1302 over I-26 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 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2043. The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-38-1302 over I-26 built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-38-1302 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-38-1302 over I-26 carry?
About 125 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-38-1302 over I-26?
The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns S-38-1302 over I-26?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.