S-38-2038 over Providence_swamp
PoorPosted for loadOrangeburg County, South Carolina · 7 MI NW Holly Hill · Structure no. 000000000006178
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 210 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 125
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-38-2038 over Providence_swamp is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying S-38-2038 over Providence_swamp in Orangeburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2043. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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-38-2038 over Providence_swamp built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-38-2038 over Providence_swamp 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 S-38-2038 over Providence_swamp carry?
About 125 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-38-2038 over Providence_swamp?
The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns S-38-2038 over Providence_swamp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.