S-38-39 over Betty Branch
FairOrangeburg County, South Carolina · 10 MI S Orangeburg · Structure no. 000000000007720
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 75 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 700
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-38-39 over Betty Branch is a concrete slab carrying S-38-39 over Betty Branch in Orangeburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 5 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,022 by 2043. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-38-39 over Betty Branch built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-38-39 over Betty Branch 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does S-38-39 over Betty Branch carry?
About 700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is S-38-39 over Betty Branch?
The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns S-38-39 over Betty Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.