S-38-193 over Snake Swamp
FairOrangeburg County, South Carolina · 12MI SW Orangeburg · Structure no. 000000000004631
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 1975
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-38-193 over Snake Swamp is a concrete slab carrying S-38-193 over Snake Swamp in Orangeburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 60 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 256 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-38-193 over Snake Swamp built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.
What condition is S-38-193 over Snake 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does S-38-193 over Snake Swamp carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-38-193 over Snake Swamp?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns S-38-193 over Snake Swamp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.