C-38-1239 over Buck Branch
PoorPosted for loadOrangeburg County, South Carolina · 1MI W of BOWMAN_(OC-4115) · Structure no. 000000000006916
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
C-38-1239 over Buck Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C-38-1239 over Buck Branch in Orangeburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 256 by 2043. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 17 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was C-38-1239 over Buck Branch built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is C-38-1239 over Buck Branch 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 C-38-1239 over Buck Branch carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is C-38-1239 over Buck Branch?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns C-38-1239 over Buck Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.