C-38-537 over Cattle Creek
PoorPosted for loadOrangeburg County, South Carolina · 7 MI SW Bowman · Structure no. 000000000005835
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Other
- Steel
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
C-38-537 over Cattle Creek is a steel other carrying C-38-537 over Cattle Creek in Orangeburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 256 by 2043. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 C-38-537 over Cattle Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is C-38-537 over Cattle 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does C-38-537 over Cattle Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is C-38-537 over Cattle Creek?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns C-38-537 over Cattle Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.