S-38-1002 over Middle Pen Creek
GoodOrangeburg County, South Carolina · City of Orangeburg · Structure no. 000000000004393
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,600
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-38-1002 over Middle Pen Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S-38-1002 over Middle Pen Creek in Orangeburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,328 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-38-1002 over Middle Pen Creek built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-38-1002 over Middle Pen Creek 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does S-38-1002 over Middle Pen Creek carry?
About 2,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-38-1002 over Middle Pen Creek?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns S-38-1002 over Middle Pen Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.