S-38-1520 over Trib to Middle Pen River
FairOrangeburg County, South Carolina · NE Cl Orangeburg · Structure no. 000000000006005
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-38-1520 over Trib to Middle Pen River is a concrete slab carrying S-38-1520 over Trib to Middle Pen River in Orangeburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,536 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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-38-1520 over Trib to Middle Pen River built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-38-1520 over Trib to Middle Pen 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does S-38-1520 over Trib to Middle Pen River carry?
About 1,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-38-1520 over Trib to Middle Pen River?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns S-38-1520 over Trib to Middle Pen River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.