C-38-3277 over Snake Swamp
PoorPosted for loadOrangeburg County, South Carolina · 4MI N of COPE_(OC-2121) · Structure no. 000000000007281
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 41 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 125
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
C-38-3277 over Snake Swamp is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying C-38-3277 over Snake Swamp in Orangeburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was C-38-3277 over Snake Swamp built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is C-38-3277 over Snake 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does C-38-3277 over Snake Swamp carry?
About 125 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is C-38-3277 over Snake Swamp?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns C-38-3277 over Snake Swamp?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.