US Bridges

S-38-60 over Limestone Creek

Fair

Orangeburg County, South Carolina · 8 MI E North · Structure no. 000000000006357

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
57 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
275
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-38-60 over Limestone Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-38-60 over Limestone Creek in Orangeburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 275 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 382 by 2043. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesS-38-60
CrossesLimestone Creek
Location8 MI E North
RouteState Highway 60
CountyOrangeburg County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates33.60339, -80.95923
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (2023)
Projected traffic382 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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-38-60 over Limestone Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-38-60 over Limestone 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does S-38-60 over Limestone Creek carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is S-38-60 over Limestone Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns S-38-60 over Limestone Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.