US Bridges

S-38-1304 over I-26

Fair

Orangeburg County, South Carolina · 9MI N Orangeburg · Structure no. 000000000003733

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
202 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-38-1304 over I-26 is a concrete tee beam carrying S-38-1304 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 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 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 384 by 2043. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesS-38-1304
CrossesI-26
Location9MI N Orangeburg
RouteState Highway 1304
Coordinates33.61034, -80.86427
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2023)
Projected traffic384 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S-38-1304 over I-26 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-38-1304 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-38-1304 over I-26 carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-38-1304 over I-26?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns S-38-1304 over I-26?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.