S-38-132 over Tampa Creek
FairOrangeburg County, South Carolina · 5MI N Springfield · Structure no. 000000000007925
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 75 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 350
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-38-132 over Tampa Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-38-132 over Tampa Creek in Orangeburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 448 by 2043. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 S-38-132 over Tampa Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-38-132 over Tampa Creek 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-38-132 over Tampa Creek carry?
About 350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-38-132 over Tampa Creek?
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-38-132 over Tampa Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.