S-38-1568 over Sandy Run Swamp
FairOrangeburg County, South Carolina · 6MI E Holly Hill · Structure no. 000000000006764
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-38-1568 over Sandy Run Swamp is a concrete slab carrying S-38-1568 over Sandy Run Swamp in Orangeburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 128 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-38-1568 over Sandy Run Swamp built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-38-1568 over Sandy Run Swamp 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does S-38-1568 over Sandy Run Swamp carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-38-1568 over Sandy Run Swamp?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns S-38-1568 over Sandy Run Swamp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.