US Bridges

S-38-507 over North Edisto River

Fair

Orangeburg County, South Carolina · City Limits Orangeburg · Structure no. 000000000005139

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
360 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
6,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-38-507 over North Edisto River is a concrete tee beam carrying S-38-507 over North Edisto River in Orangeburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,680 by 2043. The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesS-38-507
CrossesNorth Edisto River
LocationCity Limits Orangeburg
RouteState Highway 507
Coordinates33.47783, -80.8749
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating59.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length360 ft (109.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,000 (2023)
Projected traffic7,680 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-38-507 over North Edisto River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-38-507 over North Edisto River 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-38-507 over North Edisto River carry?

About 6,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-38-507 over North Edisto River?

The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns S-38-507 over North Edisto River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.