S-38-189 over Bull Swamp Creek
FairOrangeburg County, South Carolina · 5MI E North · Structure no. 000000000005363
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 105 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-38-189 over Bull Swamp Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-38-189 over Bull Swamp Creek in Orangeburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 96 by 2043. The structure is 105 ft (32 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 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-38-189 over Bull Swamp Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-38-189 over Bull Swamp Creek 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does S-38-189 over Bull Swamp Creek carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is S-38-189 over Bull Swamp Creek?
The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns S-38-189 over Bull Swamp Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.