S-38-58 over Big Beaver Creek
PoorOrangeburg County, South Carolina · 5 MI SW North · Structure no. 000000000004871
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 125
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-38-58 over Big Beaver Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-38-58 over Big Beaver Creek in Orangeburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the South Carolina average of 48 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 28 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-38-58 over Big Beaver Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-38-58 over Big Beaver Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does S-38-58 over Big Beaver Creek carry?
About 125 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-38-58 over Big Beaver Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns S-38-58 over Big Beaver Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.