C-38-1984 over Buck Creek
PoorPosted for loadOrangeburg County, South Carolina · 2MI NW BOWMAN_(OC-4117) · Structure no. 000000000007398
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Steel
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
C-38-1984 over Buck Creek is a steel slab carrying C-38-1984 over Buck Creek in Orangeburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 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 1.9 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 | 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was C-38-1984 over Buck Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is C-38-1984 over Buck Creek 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-38-1984 over Buck Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is C-38-1984 over Buck Creek?
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-38-1984 over Buck Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.