US Bridges

S-38-63 over N. Edisto River Swp

Good

Orangeburg County, South Carolina · 4 MI NW Branchville · Structure no. 000000000006560

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
180 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
425
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-38-63 over N. Edisto River Swp is a concrete continuous slab carrying S-38-63 over N. Edisto River Swp in Orangeburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 425 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 621 by 2043. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesS-38-63
CrossesN. Edisto River Swp
Location4 MI NW Branchville
RouteState Highway 63
Coordinates33.29163, -80.8825
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic425 (2023)
Projected traffic621 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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-38-63 over N. Edisto River Swp built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-38-63 over N. Edisto River Swp in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does S-38-63 over N. Edisto River Swp carry?

About 425 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is S-38-63 over N. Edisto River Swp?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns S-38-63 over N. Edisto River Swp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.